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expectedly-constructed

|ex-pect-ed-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/ɪkˈspɛktɪdli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

anticipated formation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'expectedly-constructed' originates from the combination of 'expectedly' and 'constructed'. 'Expectedly' comes from 'expect', which originates from Latin 'expectare', meaning 'to look out for'. 'Constructed' comes from 'construct', which originates from Latin 'construere', meaning 'to build together'.

Historical Evolution

'expectedly' evolved from the Latin 'expectare' through Old French 'expecter', and 'constructed' evolved from Latin 'construere' through Old French 'construire'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'expectedly' meant 'in a manner that is anticipated', and 'constructed' meant 'built'. The combined term retains these meanings.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or formed in a manner that was anticipated or foreseen.

The building was expectedly-constructed, following the architect's detailed plans.

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Last updated: 2025/03/16 08:05