expertly-built
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/ˈɛkspərtli bɪlt/
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/ˈɛkspɜːtli bɪlt/
skillfully constructed
Etymology
'expertly-built' originates from the combination of 'expertly' and 'built', where 'expertly' is derived from 'expert', meaning 'a person with a high level of knowledge or skill', and 'built' is the past participle of 'build', meaning 'to construct'.
'expertly' evolved from the Latin word 'expertus', meaning 'tried, tested', and 'built' comes from the Old English 'byldan', meaning 'to construct'.
Initially, 'expertly' meant 'with experience', and 'built' meant 'constructed'. Over time, 'expertly-built' came to mean 'constructed with a high level of skill'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed with a high level of skill and precision.
The expertly-built bridge withstood the storm.
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Last updated: 2025/02/18 22:08
