adaptively-built
|a-dap-tive-ly-built|
/əˈdæptɪvli bɪlt/
flexible construction
Etymology
'adaptively-built' originates from the combination of 'adaptive' and 'built', where 'adaptive' comes from Latin 'adaptare', meaning 'to fit' or 'to adjust', and 'built' is the past participle of 'build', from Old English 'byldan'.
'adaptive' evolved from Latin 'adaptare' through Old French 'adapter', and 'built' evolved from Old English 'byldan'.
Initially, 'adaptive' meant 'to fit or adjust', and 'built' meant 'constructed'. Together, they now imply a construction that can adjust to conditions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or designed in a way that allows for adaptation to different conditions or environments.
The adaptively-built house can withstand various weather conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/05/13 13:06