commonly-built
|com-mon-ly-built|
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/ˈkɑːmənli bɪlt/
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/ˈkɒmənli bɪlt/
typical structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'commonly-built' originates from the combination of 'common' and 'built', where 'common' meant 'usual or typical' and 'built' referred to 'physical structure'.
Historical Evolution
'commonly-built' evolved from the Middle English word 'comun' and the Old English 'byldan', eventually forming the modern English term 'commonly-built'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a typical structure', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a typical or average physical structure or build.
He was a commonly-built man, neither too tall nor too short.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 17:38
