compulsorily-built
|com-pul-so-ri-ly-built|
C1
/kəmˈpʌlsərɪli bɪlt/
required construction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'compulsorily-built' originates from the word 'compulsory,' which comes from Latin, specifically the word 'compulsorius,' where 'compuls-' meant 'driven together.'
Historical Evolution
'compulsorius' transformed into the Old French word 'compulsorie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'compulsory' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'driven together by force,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'required by law or rule.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or erected as a result of a legal or authoritative requirement.
The compulsorily-built housing units were completed last year.
Synonyms
mandatorily-constructedobligatorily-erected
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/07 04:58
