unconventionally-formed
|un-con-ven-tion-al-ly-formed|
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/ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli fɔrmd/
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/ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli fɔːmd/
not traditionally shaped
Etymology
'unconventionally-formed' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'conventionally,' which derives from 'convention,' and 'formed,' from the Latin 'formare,' meaning 'to shape.'
'Conventionally' evolved from the Latin 'conventio,' meaning 'agreement,' and 'formed' from 'formare,' eventually becoming the modern English 'formed.'
Initially, 'formed' meant 'to shape or mold,' and 'conventionally' meant 'according to agreement or custom.' The combination 'unconventionally-formed' now means 'not shaped according to custom.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not formed according to conventional or standard methods or patterns.
The artist's unconventionally-formed sculptures challenged traditional aesthetics.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 21:46