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imprecisely-built

|im-pre-cise-ly-built|

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/ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪsli bɪlt/

inaccurately constructed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'imprecisely-built' originates from the English word 'imprecise,' which is derived from the Latin word 'imprecisus,' where 'im-' meant 'not' and 'precisus' meant 'cut off or precise.'

Historical Evolution

'imprecisus' transformed into the French word 'imprécis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'imprecise,' which is combined with 'built' to form 'imprecisely-built.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'imprecise' meant 'not exact or accurate,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or assembled without exactness or accuracy.

The imprecisely-built bridge was deemed unsafe for public use.

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Last updated: 2025/03/08 09:14