gradually-rebuilt
|grad-u-al-ly-re-built|
B2
/ˈɡrædʒuəli rɪˈbɪlt/
(rebuild)
construct again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rebuild' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'rebuilden,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'builden' meant 'to construct.'
Historical Evolution
'rebuilden' transformed into the modern English word 'rebuild.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to construct again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been reconstructed or restored over a period of time.
The city was gradually-rebuilt after the earthquake.
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Last updated: 2025/06/14 02:03