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flexibly-constructed

|flex-i-bly-con-struct-ed|

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/ˈflɛksəbli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

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/ˈflɛksɪbli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

adaptable design

Etymology
Etymology Information

'flexibly-constructed' originates from the combination of 'flexible' and 'constructed', where 'flexible' comes from Latin 'flexibilis', meaning 'capable of being bent', and 'constructed' from Latin 'constructus', meaning 'to build'.

Historical Evolution

'flexibilis' transformed into the Old French word 'flexible', and 'constructus' into the Old French 'construire', eventually becoming the modern English words 'flexible' and 'construct'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'flexible' meant 'capable of being bent', and 'constructed' meant 'to build'. Over time, 'flexibly-constructed' evolved to mean 'built in a way that allows for adaptability'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or designed in a way that allows for adaptability or modification.

The flexibly-constructed building can withstand various weather conditions.

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Last updated: 2025/05/21 19:06