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harmoniously-constructed

|har-mo-ni-ous-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/hɑrˈmoʊniəsli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

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/hɑːˈməʊniəsli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

pleasingly built

Etymology
Etymology Information

'harmoniously-constructed' originates from the combination of 'harmonious' and 'constructed'. 'Harmonious' comes from the Greek word 'harmonia', meaning 'agreement or concord', and 'constructed' is derived from the Latin 'constructus', meaning 'to build'.

Historical Evolution

'Harmonious' evolved from the Greek 'harmonia' to the Latin 'harmonia', and eventually became the modern English word 'harmonious'. 'Constructed' evolved from the Latin 'constructus' to the Old French 'construire', and eventually became the modern English word 'constructed'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'harmonious' meant 'agreement or concord', and 'constructed' meant 'to build'. Over time, 'harmoniously-constructed' evolved to mean 'built or arranged in a way that is pleasing and well-balanced'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or arranged in a way that is pleasing and well-balanced.

The architect designed a harmoniously-constructed building that blended with its surroundings.

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Last updated: 2025/03/28 08:39