erratically-constructed
|er-rat-i-cal-ly-con-struct-ed|
/ɪˈrætɪkli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
irregularly built
Etymology
'erratically-constructed' originates from the combination of 'erratic' and 'constructed'. 'Erratic' comes from Latin 'erraticus', meaning 'wandering', and 'constructed' is derived from Latin 'constructus', meaning 'to build'.
'Erraticus' transformed into the Old French 'erratique', and eventually became the modern English word 'erratic'. 'Constructus' evolved into the Old French 'construire', leading to the modern English 'construct'.
Initially, 'erratic' meant 'wandering', but over time it evolved to mean 'unpredictable'. 'Construct' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to build'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or assembled in an irregular or unpredictable manner.
The bridge was erratically-constructed, leading to safety concerns.
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Last updated: 2025/03/18 02:04
