formally-constructed
|for-mal-ly-con-struct-ed|
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/ˈfɔrməli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
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/ˈfɔːməli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
built by rules
Etymology
'formally-constructed' originates from the combination of 'formal' and 'construct,' where 'formal' means 'following established conventions' and 'construct' means 'to build or form.'
'formally-constructed' evolved from the combination of the words 'formal' and 'construct' in English, maintaining the meanings of both components.
Initially, it meant 'built according to formal rules,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or organized in a manner that adheres to formal rules or conventions.
The building was formally-constructed to meet the city's architectural standards.
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Last updated: 2025/03/22 13:52