ill-formed

[ il-fawrmd ]

/ ˈɪlˈfɔrmd /

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adjective

badly formed.

Linguistics. not conforming to the rules of a given language; ungrammatical (opposed to well-formed).

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Origin of ill-formed

First recorded in 1665–75

ill-form·ed·ness

[il-fawr-mid-nis, -fawrmd-], /ˈɪlˈfɔr mɪd nɪs, -ˈfɔrmd-/, noun

They had rarely seen their own fathers carry small children unless their mothers were ill.
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I am fortunate that I have never been deathly ill, but whenever I have the stomach flu, I most certainly feel like I am dying.
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A soldier in the service of ideals and aspirations that formed his core.
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The trio formed the Sad Boys collective, with Sherm and Gud on production and Lean manning the mic.
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David Prowse, the actor who portrayed Darth Vader, wished to come back but had to turn down the role because of ill health.
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In this position, the line of cavalry formed the chord of the arc described by the river, and occupied by us.
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These differences of interests will lead to disputes, ill blood, and finally to separation.
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And for fear of being ill spoken of weep bitterly for a day, and then comfort thyself in thy sadness.
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G was a gamester, who had but ill-luck; H was a Hunter, who hunted a buck.
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"It is ill-fated;" and Alessandro blamed himself for having forgotten her only association with the name.
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