stiffly-formed
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/ˈstɪf.li fɔrmd/
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/ˈstɪf.li fɔːmd/
rigidly constructed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stiffly-formed' originates from the combination of 'stiffly,' an adverb meaning 'in a rigid manner,' and 'formed,' the past participle of 'form,' meaning 'to shape or construct.'
Historical Evolution
'stiffly' comes from the Old English word 'stif,' meaning 'rigid or inflexible,' and 'formed' from the Latin 'formare,' meaning 'to shape.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'stiffly' meant 'rigidly' and 'formed' meant 'shaped,' and together they have maintained the meaning of 'constructed in a rigid manner.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or shaped in a rigid or inflexible manner.
The sculpture was stiffly-formed, lacking any fluidity.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 20:00