unusually-shaped
|un-u-su-al-ly-shaped|
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli ʃeɪpt/
(unusual)
not common
Etymology
'unusually-shaped' originates from the combination of 'unusual' and 'shape', where 'unusual' comes from the Latin 'unus' meaning 'one' and 'solus' meaning 'alone', and 'shape' from Old English 'sceap' meaning 'form'.
'unusual' changed from the Middle English word 'unusual' and 'shape' from the Old English 'sceap', eventually forming the modern English term 'unusually-shaped'.
Initially, 'unusual' meant 'not common', and 'shape' meant 'form'. Over time, 'unusually-shaped' evolved to describe objects with uncommon forms.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a shape that is not common or typical.
The sculpture was unusually-shaped, drawing attention from all visitors.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 20:07