intentionally-built
|in-ten-tion-al-ly-built|
/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli bɪlt/
purposeful construction
Etymology
'intentionally-built' originates from the combination of 'intentionally' and 'built', where 'intentionally' comes from the Latin 'intentio', meaning 'a stretching out', and 'built' is derived from the Old English 'byldan', meaning 'to construct'.
'intentionally' evolved from the Latin 'intentio' through Old French 'intencion', while 'built' transformed from Old English 'byldan' to the modern English 'build'.
Initially, 'intentionally' meant 'a stretching out', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'done on purpose'. 'Built' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to construct'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed with a specific purpose or intention in mind.
The community center was intentionally-built to serve as a hub for local activities.
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Last updated: 2025/03/20 23:33
