evenly-built
|e-ven-ly-built|
B2
/ˈiːvənli bɪlt/
balanced physique
Etymology
Etymology Information
'evenly-built' originates from the combination of 'evenly' and 'built', where 'evenly' means 'in equal or uniform measure' and 'built' refers to the structure or physique.
Historical Evolution
'Evenly' comes from Old English 'efenlice', and 'built' is derived from the Old English 'byldan', meaning 'to construct'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'evenly' meant 'level or smooth', and 'built' referred to 'construction'. Together, they evolved to describe a balanced physique.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a balanced and proportionate structure or physique.
The athlete was evenly-built, with no part of his body appearing out of proportion.
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Last updated: 2025/03/14 05:18