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foreseen-constructed

|fore-seen-con-struct-ed|

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/fɔrˈsiːn kənˈstrʌktɪd/

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/fɔːˈsiːn kənˈstrʌktɪd/

(foresee)

predict in advance

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjectiveAdverb
foreseeforeseesforesawforeseenforeseenforeseeingforeseenforeseeably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'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.'

Historical Evolution

'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.'

Meaning Changes

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