forcedly-built
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/ˈfɔrstli bɪlt/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɔːstli bɪlt/
compulsory construction
Etymology
'forcedly-built' originates from the combination of 'forcedly,' derived from 'force,' and 'built,' the past participle of 'build.'
'forcedly' evolved from the Old French word 'forcer,' meaning 'to compel,' and 'built' from the Old English 'byldan,' meaning 'to construct.'
Initially, 'forcedly' meant 'by force,' and 'built' meant 'constructed.' Together, they convey the idea of something constructed under compulsion.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or assembled in a manner that is not natural or spontaneous, often due to external pressure or compulsion.
The forcedly-built settlement lacked the charm of the surrounding villages.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 03:28
