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creatively-constructed

|cre-a-tive-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/kriˈeɪtɪvli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

imaginatively built

Etymology
Etymology Information

'creatively-constructed' originates from the combination of 'creative' and 'construct,' where 'creative' comes from Latin 'creare' meaning 'to create,' and 'construct' from Latin 'construere' meaning 'to build together.'

Historical Evolution

'Creative' evolved from the Latin 'creare' through Old French 'creatif,' while 'construct' evolved from Latin 'construere' through Old French 'construire.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'creative' meant 'to create,' and 'construct' meant 'to build together.' The combination now implies building in an imaginative way.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

designed or built in an imaginative or innovative way.

The artist's installation was creatively-constructed, using recycled materials.

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Last updated: 2025/03/07 23:20