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conventionally-built

|con-ven-tion-al-ly-built|

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/kənˈvɛnʃənəli bɪlt/

traditional construction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'conventionally-built' originates from the word 'convention,' which comes from Latin 'conventio,' meaning 'a coming together.' The suffix '-ally' is used to form adverbs from adjectives, and 'built' is the past participle of 'build,' which comes from Old English 'byldan,' meaning 'to construct.'

Historical Evolution

'convention' evolved from the Latin 'conventio' through Old French 'convention,' and 'build' evolved from Old English 'byldan' to the modern English 'build.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'convention' referred to a gathering or assembly, but over time it evolved to mean adherence to traditional standards, and 'built' has consistently meant 'constructed.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or designed in a manner that adheres to traditional or standard methods and styles.

The house was conventionally-built, with a classic brick facade and gabled roof.

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