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diversely-built

|di-verse-ly-built|

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/daɪˈvɜrsli bɪlt/

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/daɪˈvɜːsli bɪlt/

varied construction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'diversely-built' originates from the combination of 'diverse' and 'built'. 'Diverse' comes from Latin 'diversus', meaning 'turned in different directions', and 'built' is the past participle of 'build', from Old English 'byldan'.

Historical Evolution

The term 'diversely-built' evolved from the combination of 'diverse' and 'built', reflecting the idea of varied construction.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'diverse' meant 'different' or 'varied', and 'built' referred to the act of construction. Together, they convey the idea of varied construction styles.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or formed in a variety of different ways or styles.

The city is known for its diversely-built architecture, ranging from modern skyscrapers to historic buildings.

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Last updated: 2025/03/19 21:53