shaped

UK: ʃeɪpt | US: ʃeɪpt

Definition

  1. adj. having a particular form or outline

  2. vt. (past tense of shape) gave form or structure to something

Structure
shape <to form>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology

The word shaped originates from the Old English scieppan (to create, form), evolving into Middle English shapen. The modern verb shape retains the core meaning of giving form, while the suffix -ed marks it as a past participle or adjective. The morpheme shape itself is non-splittable, as it derives from a compact Germanic root.

Examples

  1. The artist shaped the clay into a vase.

  2. The island is shaped like a crescent moon.

  3. Her experiences shaped her worldview.

  4. The wind shaped the dunes over centuries.

  5. The policy was shaped by public feedback.