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unobtrusively-formed

|un-ob-tru-sive-ly-formed|

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/ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪvli fɔːrmd/

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/ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪvli fɔːmd/

subtly created

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unobtrusively-formed' originates from the combination of 'unobtrusive' and 'formed'. 'Unobtrusive' comes from Latin 'obtrudere', where 'ob-' meant 'against' and 'trudere' meant 'to thrust'.

Historical Evolution

'Unobtrusive' changed from the Latin word 'obtrudere' to the English word 'unobtrusive', and 'formed' comes from the Old French 'former', which eventually became the modern English word 'form'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unobtrusive' meant 'not thrusting against', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not attracting attention'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or shaped in a manner that does not attract attention or cause disruption.

The sculpture was unobtrusively-formed, blending seamlessly with the garden.

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Last updated: 2025/05/21 11:12