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commonly-constructed

|com-mon-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/ˈkɑːmənli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

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/ˈkɒmənli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

(construct)

to build or form

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
constructconstructorsconstructsconstructedconstructedconstructingconstructionconstructsconstructivebadly-constructedconstructedincorrectly-constructedunsafe
Etymology
Etymology Information

'construct' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'construere,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'struere' meant 'to build.'

Historical Evolution

'construere' transformed into the French word 'construire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'construct' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to build together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to form or create something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or formed in a way that is typical or usual.

The building was commonly-constructed using standard materials.

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Last updated: 2025/03/27 18:10