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enforcedly-constructed

|en-forced-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/ɪnˈfɔrsɪdli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

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/ɪnˈfɔːsɪdli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

compulsorily built

Etymology
Etymology Information

'enforcedly-constructed' originates from the combination of 'enforcedly' and 'constructed'. 'Enforcedly' comes from 'enforce', which originates from Old French 'enforcier', meaning 'to strengthen or compel'. 'Constructed' comes from Latin 'constructus', the past participle of 'construere', meaning 'to build or assemble'.

Historical Evolution

'Enforcedly' evolved from the Old French 'enforcier', while 'constructed' evolved from Latin 'constructus'. The combination of these words into 'enforcedly-constructed' is a modern English formation.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'enforcedly' meant 'by force or compulsion', and 'constructed' meant 'built or assembled'. The combined term retains these meanings, indicating something built under compulsion.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or assembled under compulsion or by force.

The bridge was enforcedly-constructed to meet the deadline.

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Last updated: 2025/05/06 02:43