dependably-constructed
|de-pend-a-bly-con-struct-ed|
/dɪˈpɛndəbli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
reliably built
Etymology
'dependably-constructed' originates from the combination of 'dependable' and 'constructed'. 'Dependable' comes from the Latin word 'dependere', meaning 'to hang down', and 'constructed' comes from the Latin 'construere', meaning 'to build together'.
'Dependably-constructed' evolved from the combination of the words 'dependable' and 'constructed', which have been used in English since the 16th and 17th centuries respectively.
Initially, 'dependable' meant 'able to be relied on', and 'constructed' meant 'built'. The combination retains these meanings, emphasizing reliability in construction.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or made in a reliable and trustworthy manner.
The bridge was dependably-constructed to withstand earthquakes.
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Last updated: 2025/03/16 09:22