distinctively-built
|dis-tinc-tive-ly-built|
/dɪˈstɪŋktɪvli bɪlt/
uniquely constructed
Etymology
'distinctively-built' originates from the combination of 'distinctive' and 'built', where 'distinctive' comes from Latin 'distinctus', meaning 'distinguished' and 'built' from Old English 'byldan', meaning 'to construct'.
'distinctive' evolved from Latin 'distinctus' through Middle English 'distinctif', and 'built' from Old English 'byldan' to modern English 'build'.
Initially, 'distinctive' meant 'distinguished or marked', and 'built' meant 'to construct', which together evolved to describe something uniquely constructed.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a unique or characteristic construction or design.
The distinctively-built bridge attracted many tourists.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 22:14