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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