unilaterally-formed
|u-ni-lat-er-al-ly-formed|
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/ˌjuː.nɪˈlæt.ər.əl.i fɔːrmd/
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/ˌjuː.nɪˈlæt.ər.əl.i fɔːmd/
one-sided creation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unilaterally-formed' originates from the Latin word 'unilateralis,' where 'uni-' meant 'one' and 'lateralis' meant 'side.'
Historical Evolution
'unilateralis' transformed into the English word 'unilateral,' and eventually became the modern English term 'unilaterally-formed.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'formed by one side,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created or established by one side or party without the agreement or participation of others.
The policy was unilaterally-formed by the government without consulting the opposition.
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Last updated: 2025/07/14 09:39