foreseeably-built
|fore-see-a-bly-built|
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/fɔrˈsiːəbli bɪlt/
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/fɔːˈsiːəbli bɪlt/
predictable construction
Etymology
'foreseeably-built' originates from the combination of 'foreseeably,' derived from 'foresee,' and 'built,' the past participle of 'build.'
'Foreseeably' evolved from the Old English 'foreseon,' meaning 'to see beforehand,' and 'built' from the Old English 'byldan,' meaning 'to construct.'
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
