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expertly-built

|ex-pert-ly-built|

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/ˈɛkspərtli bɪlt/

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/ˈɛkspɜːtli bɪlt/

skillfully constructed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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'.

Historical Evolution

'expertly' evolved from the Latin word 'expertus', meaning 'tried, tested', and 'built' comes from the Old English 'byldan', meaning 'to construct'.

Meaning Changes

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