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indifferently-constructed

|in-dif-fer-ent-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/ɪnˈdɪfərəntli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

carelessly built

Etymology
Etymology Information

'indifferently-constructed' originates from the combination of 'indifferent' and 'constructed'. 'Indifferent' comes from Latin 'indifferens', meaning 'not different or distinct'. 'Constructed' is derived from Latin 'constructus', meaning 'to heap together'.

Historical Evolution

'Indifferently' evolved from the Latin 'indifferens', and 'constructed' from 'constructus', eventually forming the modern English term 'indifferently-constructed'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'indifferent' meant 'not different', but over time it evolved to imply a lack of care or concern, which is reflected in the modern usage of 'indifferently-constructed'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or formed without particular care or attention to detail.

The building was indifferently-constructed, leading to numerous structural issues.

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Last updated: 2025/04/24 05:26