well-formed
|well-formed|
B2
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/wɛl fɔrmd/
🇬🇧
/wɛl fɔːmd/
correct structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'well-formed' originates from the combination of 'well' and 'formed', where 'well' meant 'in a good or satisfactory way' and 'formed' meant 'having a specified shape or form'.
Historical Evolution
'well-formed' changed from the Old English word 'wel' and 'formed', eventually becoming the modern English word 'well-formed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a good shape or form', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a correct or proper structure'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a correct or proper structure or form.
The sentence is well-formed according to the rules of grammar.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42