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uniquely-formed

|u-nique-ly-formed|

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/juːˈniːkli fɔːrmd/

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/juːˈniːkli fɔːmd/

distinct shape

Etymology
Etymology Information

'uniquely-formed' originates from the combination of 'unique' and 'form,' where 'unique' comes from Latin 'unicus,' meaning 'only one of its kind,' and 'form' from Latin 'forma,' meaning 'shape or appearance.'

Historical Evolution

'uniquely-formed' combines the adjective 'unique' with the past participle 'formed,' creating a modern English adjective describing something with a distinct shape.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unique' meant 'only one of its kind,' and 'form' meant 'shape.' Together, they describe something with a distinct shape or structure.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a form or structure that is distinctively different from others.

The sculpture was uniquely-formed, capturing the attention of all who passed by.

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Last updated: 2025/03/29 22:03