hastily-constructed
|has-ti-ly-con-struct-ed|
/ˈheɪstɪli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
quickly built
Etymology
'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.'
'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.'
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.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 03:22
