informally-constructed
|in-for-mal-ly-con-struct-ed|
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/ɪnˈfɔrməli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
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/ɪnˈfɔːməli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
casually built
Etymology
'informally-constructed' originates from the combination of 'informal' and 'constructed'. 'Informal' comes from Latin 'informalis', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'formalis' meant 'formal'. 'Constructed' comes from Latin 'constructus', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'struere' meant 'to build'.
'Informally-constructed' combines the English words 'informal' and 'constructed', which have been used in various forms since the Middle Ages.
Initially, 'informal' meant 'not formal', and 'constructed' meant 'built'. Together, they evolved to describe something built without formal structure.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or created in a casual or unofficial manner, often lacking formal structure or adherence to standard rules.
The informally-constructed shelter provided temporary relief for the hikers.
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Last updated: 2025/03/23 07:28