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foreseeably-built

|fore-see-a-bly-built|

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/fɔrˈsiːəbli bɪlt/

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/fɔːˈsiːəbli bɪlt/

predictable construction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'foreseeably-built' originates from the combination of 'foreseeably,' derived from 'foresee,' and 'built,' the past participle of 'build.'

Historical Evolution

'Foreseeably' evolved from the Old English 'foreseon,' meaning 'to see beforehand,' and 'built' from the Old English 'byldan,' meaning 'to construct.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'foreseeably' meant 'able to be seen beforehand,' and 'built' meant 'constructed.' Together, they imply a construction that can be anticipated.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed in a manner that can be predicted or anticipated.

The foreseeably-built bridge was designed to withstand earthquakes.

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Last updated: 2025/03/16 08:16