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decisively-built

|de-ci-sive-ly-built|

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/dɪˈsaɪsɪvli bɪlt/

firmly constructed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'decisively-built' originates from the combination of 'decisively' and 'built'. 'Decisively' comes from the Latin word 'decidere', meaning 'to decide', and 'built' is the past participle of 'build', which comes from the Old English 'byldan'.

Historical Evolution

'decidere' transformed into the Old French 'decider', and eventually became the modern English word 'decide'. 'Byldan' evolved into the modern English 'build'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'decidere' meant 'to cut off', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make a decision'. 'Byldan' has largely retained its meaning of 'constructing or forming something'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or formed in a manner that is clear, firm, and resolute.

The decisively-built bridge withstood the storm.

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Last updated: 2025/05/06 11:08