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statically-formed

|stat-i-cal-ly-formed|

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/ˈstætɪkli fɔrmd/

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/ˈstætɪkli fɔːmd/

fixed structure

Etymology
Etymology Information

'statically-formed' originates from the combination of 'static' and 'formed'. 'Static' comes from the Greek word 'statikos', meaning 'causing to stand', and 'formed' is derived from the Latin 'formare', meaning 'to shape'.

Historical Evolution

'Static' evolved from the Greek 'statikos' through Latin 'staticus', and 'formed' from Latin 'formare', eventually combining in modern English to form 'statically-formed'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'static' meant 'causing to stand', and 'formed' meant 'to shape'. Together, they now describe something created in a fixed manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describes something that is created or structured in a fixed, unchanging manner.

The sculpture was statically-formed, with no moving parts.

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Last updated: 2025/04/29 22:02