incredibly-constructed
|in-cred-i-bly-con-struct-ed|
/ɪnˈkrɛdəbli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
astonishingly built
Etymology
'incredibly-constructed' originates from the combination of 'incredible' and 'constructed'. 'Incredible' comes from Latin 'incredibilis', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'credibilis' meant 'believable'. 'Constructed' comes from Latin 'constructus', the past participle of 'construere', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'struere' meant 'to build'.
'Incredibilis' transformed into the Old French word 'incredible', and eventually became the modern English word 'incredible'. 'Constructus' transformed into the Old French word 'construire', and eventually became the modern English word 'construct'.
Initially, 'incredible' meant 'not believable', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'astonishing'. 'Constructed' has largely retained its original meaning of 'built or assembled'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or assembled in a manner that is astonishing or hard to believe due to its quality or complexity.
The skyscraper was incredibly-constructed, withstanding even the strongest earthquakes.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 13:12
