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confidently-constructed

|con-fi-dent-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/ˈkɒnfɪdəntli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

assuredly built

Etymology
Etymology Information

'confidently-constructed' originates from the combination of 'confidently' and 'constructed'. 'Confidently' comes from Latin 'confidere', meaning 'to trust', and 'constructed' comes from Latin 'construere', meaning 'to build together'.

Historical Evolution

'Confidently' evolved from the Latin 'confidere' through Old French 'confident', and 'constructed' evolved from Latin 'construere' through Old French 'construire'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'confidently' meant 'with trust', and 'constructed' meant 'built together'. Over time, 'confidently-constructed' came to mean 'built with assurance'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or created with assurance and certainty, often implying a strong foundation or well-thought-out design.

The confidently-constructed bridge withstood the storm.

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Last updated: 2025/04/01 02:51