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hastily-constructed

|has-ti-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/ˈheɪstɪli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

quickly built

Etymology
Etymology Information

'hastily' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hastily,' where 'hast' meant 'speed.' 'Constructed' comes from Latin, specifically the word 'constructus,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'struere' meant 'to build.'

Historical Evolution

'hastily' changed from the Old English word 'hæstlice' and eventually became the modern English word 'hastily.' 'Constructed' evolved from the Latin 'constructus' through Old French 'construire' and Middle English 'constructen.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'hastily' meant 'with speed,' and 'constructed' meant 'built together.' Over time, 'hastily-constructed' evolved to mean 'built quickly without thorough planning.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or assembled quickly, often without thorough planning or attention to detail.

The hastily-constructed shelter barely withstood the storm.

Synonyms

quickly-builtrushedimprovised

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/03/07 03:22