misbuild
|mis-build|
C1
/mɪsˈbɪld/
incorrect construction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misbuild' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'build' from Old English 'byldan', meaning 'to construct'.
Historical Evolution
'misbuild' combines the prefix 'mis-' with 'build', which evolved from Old English 'byldan'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to construct wrongly', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to construct something incorrectly or improperly.
The contractor misbuilt the house, leading to structural issues.
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Last updated: 2025/06/18 21:39