expertly-constructed
|ex/pert/ly-con/struct/ed|
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/ˈɛkspərtli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
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/ˈɛkspɜːtli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
skillfully built
Etymology
'expertly-constructed' originates from the combination of 'expertly' and 'constructed'. 'Expertly' comes from 'expert', which originates from Latin 'expertus', meaning 'tried, tested'. 'Constructed' comes from Latin 'constructus', meaning 'to heap up, build'.
'Expertly' evolved from the Latin 'expertus' through Old French 'expert', and 'constructed' evolved from Latin 'constructus' through Middle English 'constructen'.
Initially, 'expertly' meant 'tried or tested', and 'constructed' meant 'to build'. Over time, 'expertly-constructed' evolved to mean 'skillfully built'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
skillfully and carefully built or assembled.
The architect's design was expertly-constructed, ensuring both beauty and functionality.
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Last updated: 2025/02/15 18:36