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enthusiastically-constructed

|en-thusi-as-ti-cal-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

energetically built

Etymology
Etymology Information

'enthusiastically' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'enthousiasmos,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'theos' meant 'god.' 'Constructed' comes from Latin, specifically the word 'constructus,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'struere' meant 'to build.'

Historical Evolution

'enthousiasmos' transformed into the French word 'enthousiasme,' and eventually became the modern English word 'enthusiasm.' 'Constructus' transformed into the French word 'construire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'construct.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'enthusiastically' meant 'possessed by a god,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'with great energy or enthusiasm.' 'Constructed' has largely retained its original meaning of 'built or assembled.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or created with great enthusiasm and energy.

The enthusiastically-constructed project was completed ahead of schedule.

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