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well-formed

[wel-fawrmd] / ˈwɛlˈfɔrmd /


ADJECTIVE
correct according to rules of grammar
Synonyms
STRONGEST


Example Sentences

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American Electric Power is moving above several well-formed bases.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

"Although miassite is a mineral that was discovered near the Miass River in Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia," said Canfield, "it is a rare one that generally does not grow as well-formed crystals."

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2024

It easily rolls well-formed orbs that readily release from the scoop.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

Current rules say the conch must have a well-formed flaring lip to be considered an adult.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2023

Later Charlie taught Joe how to decipher the subtle clues of shape, texture, and color that would enable him to cleave the wood into well-formed shakes, to see hidden points of weakness or resilience.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown