inaccurately-constructed
|in-ac-cu-rate-ly-con-struct-ed|
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/ɪnˈækjərətli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
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/ɪnˈækjʊrətli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
(inaccurate)
not accurate
Etymology
'inaccurate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inaccuratus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'accuratus' meant 'done with care.' 'Construct' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'construere,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'struere' meant 'to build.'
'inaccuratus' transformed into the French word 'inaccurate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inaccurate' through Middle English. 'Construere' transformed into the French word 'construire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'construct.'
Initially, 'inaccurate' meant 'not done with care,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not correct or precise.' 'Construct' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to build or form.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or formed in a way that is not accurate or correct.
The bridge was inaccurately-constructed, leading to its collapse.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 22:27
