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forcefully-built

|force-ful-ly-built|

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/ˈfɔrsfəli bɪlt/

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/ˈfɔːsfəli bɪlt/

strongly constructed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'forcefully-built' originates from the combination of 'forcefully' and 'built', where 'forcefully' is derived from 'force', meaning 'strength or energy', and 'built' is the past participle of 'build', meaning 'to construct'.

Historical Evolution

'forcefully' evolved from the Old French word 'force', and 'built' comes from the Old English 'byldan'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'forcefully' meant 'with force', and 'built' meant 'constructed'. Together, they convey the idea of something constructed with great strength.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or made with great strength and force.

The forcefully-built bridge withstood the storm.

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Last updated: 2025/03/29 08:18