intentionally-constructed
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/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
deliberately built
Etymology
'intentionally-constructed' originates from the combination of 'intentionally' and 'constructed'. 'Intentionally' comes from Latin 'intentio', meaning 'a stretching out', and 'constructed' comes from Latin 'construere', meaning 'to build together'.
'intentionally' evolved from the Latin 'intentio', through Old French 'intencion', and into Middle English 'intencioun'. 'Constructed' evolved from Latin 'construere', through Old French 'construire', and into Middle English 'constructen'.
Initially, 'intentionally' meant 'a stretching out' and 'constructed' meant 'to build together'. Over time, they combined to mean 'deliberately built'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
deliberately built or created with a specific purpose or intention.
The monument was intentionally-constructed to commemorate the historic event.
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