weakly-formed
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/ˈwiːkli fɔːrmd/
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/ˈwiːkli fɔːmd/
not robustly constructed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'weakly-formed' originates from the combination of 'weakly,' meaning 'in a weak manner,' and 'formed,' meaning 'shaped or constructed.'
Historical Evolution
'Weakly' and 'formed' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, with 'weakly' deriving from Old English 'wēac' and 'formed' from Latin 'formare.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'weakly-formed' meant 'constructed in a weak manner,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not strongly or robustly constructed or organized.
The argument presented was weakly-formed and easily refuted.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 16:32