chance-built
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/tʃæns-bɪlt/
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/tʃɑːns-bɪlt/
constructed by chance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chance-built' originates from the combination of 'chance,' meaning 'luck or fortune,' and 'built,' the past participle of 'build,' meaning 'to construct.'
Historical Evolution
'Chance-built' combines the Middle English word 'chaunce' (from Old French 'cheance') and the Old English 'byldan,' which evolved into the modern English 'build.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'constructed by luck or accident,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or formed by chance or without a specific plan.
The chance-built structure stood precariously on the edge of the cliff.
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Last updated: 2025/03/22 01:35