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inflexibly-constructed

|in-flex-i-bly-con-struct-ed|

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/ɪnˈflɛksəbli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

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/ɪnˈflɛksɪbli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

rigidly built

Etymology
Etymology Information

'inflexibly-constructed' originates from the combination of 'inflexible' and 'constructed'. 'Inflexible' comes from Latin 'inflexibilis', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'flexibilis' meant 'flexible'. 'Constructed' comes from Latin 'constructus', the past participle of 'construere', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'struere' meant 'to build'.

Historical Evolution

'Inflexible' changed from the Latin word 'inflexibilis' and eventually became the modern English word 'inflexible'. 'Constructed' evolved from the Latin 'constructus' through Old French 'construire' and Middle English 'constructen'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'inflexible' meant 'not capable of being bent', and 'constructed' meant 'built'. Over time, 'inflexibly-constructed' evolved to mean 'built in a rigid manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or formed in a manner that is rigid and unyielding, lacking flexibility or adaptability.

The inflexibly-constructed policy left no room for negotiation.

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Last updated: 2025/05/13 13:50