forced
forced Lexical Profile
forced Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Obtained, imposed, or done through coercion, physical power, or necessity rather than free will.
"The sudden engine failure resulted in a forced landing on a remote rural highway."
Produced with conscious effort and lacking naturalness, sincerity, or spontaneity (especially of an expression, gesture, or style).
"She offered a polite but noticeably forced smile to the guests as they arrived late."
Accelerated in growth or maturity by artificial means such as controlled heat, light, or shelter (of plants, flowers, or crops).
"In early spring, the market stalls are filled with tender, pink stems of forced rhubarb."
• verb
To compel someone to do something against their will or through necessity (past tense and past participle of force).
"The heavy snowstorm forced the organizers to postpone the outdoor concert until next week."
To push, drive, or break open something using physical strength or effort (past tense and past participle of force).
"The rescue crew forced the jammed door open to reach the trapped residents inside."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English as the past participle of the verb 'force', which entered English via Old French 'forcier', ultimately from Vulgar Latin '*fortia' (strength) and Latin 'fortis' (strong).
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