foreseen-constructed
|fore-seen-con-struct-ed|
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/fɔrˈsiːn kənˈstrʌktɪd/
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/fɔːˈsiːn kənˈstrʌktɪd/
(foresee)
predict in advance
Etymology
'foreseen' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'foreseon,' where 'fore-' meant 'before' and 'seon' meant 'to see.' 'Constructed' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'constructus,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'struere' meant 'to build.'
'foreseon' transformed into the Middle English word 'forseen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'foreseen.' 'Constructus' transformed into the Old French word 'construire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'construct.'
Initially, 'foreseen' meant 'to see beforehand,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage. 'Constructed' initially meant 'to build together,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed with foresight or anticipation of future needs or events.
The foreseen-constructed building was designed to withstand earthquakes.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 12:17
