improperly-built
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/ɪmˈprɑːpərli bɪlt/
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/ɪmˈprɒpəli bɪlt/
poor construction
Etymology
'improperly-built' originates from the combination of 'improperly' and 'built', where 'improperly' is derived from Latin 'improprius', meaning 'not proper', and 'built' is from Old English 'byldan', meaning 'to construct'.
'improperly' changed from the Latin 'improprius' to the Middle English 'improper', and 'built' evolved from the Old English 'byldan' to the modern English 'build'.
Initially, 'improperly' meant 'not suitable', and 'built' meant 'constructed'. Together, they evolved to describe something constructed in a non-standard manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed in a manner that does not meet the required standards or regulations.
The inspector found that the house was improperly-built, leading to several safety concerns.
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