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amateurishly-constructed

|am-a-teur-ish-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/ˈæmətərɪʃli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

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/ˈæmətjʊərɪʃli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

unprofessionally built

Etymology
Etymology Information

'amateurishly-constructed' originates from the word 'amateur,' which comes from French 'amateur,' meaning 'lover of,' and 'construct,' from Latin 'constructus,' meaning 'to build.'

Historical Evolution

'amateur' changed from the French word 'amateur' and 'construct' from Latin 'constructus,' eventually forming the modern English term 'amateurishly-constructed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'amateur' meant 'lover of,' but over time it evolved to imply a lack of professional skill, especially in 'amateurishly-constructed.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or created in a manner lacking professional skill or expertise.

The bridge was amateurishly-constructed, leading to its eventual collapse.

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Last updated: 2025/04/02 17:00