freshly-constructed
|fresh-ly-con-struct-ed|
B2
/ˈfrɛʃli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
(construct)
to build or form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'freshly-constructed' originates from the combination of 'freshly,' meaning 'recently,' and 'constructed,' derived from Latin 'constructus,' meaning 'to build or assemble.'
Historical Evolution
'Constructed' changed from the Latin word 'constructus' and eventually became the modern English word 'constructed.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'constructed' meant 'to build or assemble,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
recently built or assembled.
The freshly-constructed bridge opened to traffic last week.
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Last updated: 2025/03/12 06:33