average-built
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/ˈævərɪdʒ bɪlt/
medium build
Etymology
'average-built' originates from the English word 'average,' which comes from the Old French word 'avaria,' meaning 'damage to ship or cargo,' and 'built,' from the Old English 'byldan,' meaning 'to construct.'
'average' evolved from the Old French 'avaria' to the modern English 'average,' and 'built' from Old English 'byldan' to the modern English 'built.'
Initially, 'average' referred to 'damage or loss,' but over time it evolved to mean 'typical or normal,' and 'built' has retained its meaning of 'constructed or formed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a physique that is neither particularly thin nor particularly muscular; of medium build.
He is of average-built, making him blend in easily with the crowd.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 23:53