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modern-built

|mod-ern-built|

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/ˈmɑːdərn bɪlt/

🇬🇧

/ˈmɒdən bɪlt/

contemporary construction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'modern-built' originates from the combination of 'modern' and 'built', where 'modern' refers to the present or recent times, and 'built' is the past participle of 'build', meaning 'constructed'.

Historical Evolution

'modern' evolved from the Latin word 'modernus', and 'built' is derived from the Old English 'byldan'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'modern' referred to 'current or recent', and 'built' meant 'constructed'. Together, they describe something constructed in a contemporary style.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or designed in a contemporary style or using modern techniques and materials.

The modern-built apartment complex features energy-efficient systems.

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Last updated: 2025/03/06 20:13