irregularly-constructed
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/ɪˈrɛɡjələrli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
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/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
built without regular pattern
Etymology
'irregularly-constructed' originates from the combination of 'irregularly' and 'constructed'. 'Irregularly' comes from Latin 'irregularis', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'regularis' meant 'according to rule'. 'Constructed' comes from Latin 'constructus', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'struere' meant 'to pile up'.
'Irregularly' changed from the Latin word 'irregularis' and eventually became the modern English word 'irregularly'. 'Constructed' evolved from the Latin 'constructus' through Old French 'construire' and Middle English 'constructen'.
Initially, 'irregularly' meant 'not according to rule', and 'constructed' meant 'built or formed'. Over time, 'irregularly-constructed' evolved to describe something built without a regular pattern.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or formed in a way that does not follow a regular pattern or structure.
The building was irregularly-constructed, with no two rooms being the same size.
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Last updated: 2025/03/14 20:54