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Definition of unformed - 3 dictionary results

un⋅formed

  [uhn-fawrmd]
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–adjective
1. not definitely shaped; shapeless or formless.
2. undeveloped; crude.
3. not formed; not created.
Origin:
1275–1325; ME unfourmed. See un- 1 , form, -ed 2
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un·formed   (ŭn-fôrmd')   
adj.  

  1. Having no definite shape or structure; unorganized. See Synonyms at shapeless.

  2. Not yet developed to maturity: "a headstrong, unformed young man" (Rod Nordland).

  3. Not yet given a physical existence; uncreated.

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Word Origin & History

unformed 
1325, from un- (1) "not" + pp. of form (v.).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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