custom-built
|cus/tom-built|
B2
/ˈkʌstəm bɪlt/
tailored construction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'custom-built' originates from the combination of 'custom' and 'built', where 'custom' meant 'made to order' and 'built' referred to 'constructed'.
Historical Evolution
'custom-built' evolved from the practice of tailoring products to individual needs, combining 'custom' and 'built' to describe items made to specific requirements.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'constructed according to custom specifications', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
specifically designed and constructed according to individual specifications.
The custom-built car was tailored to meet all his unique requirements.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42