naturally-built
|nat-u-ral-ly-built|
/ˈnætʃərəli bɪlt/
natural construction
Etymology
The term 'naturally-built' combines 'natural,' from Latin 'naturalis,' meaning 'by birth,' and 'built,' from Old English 'byldan,' meaning 'to construct.'
'Natural' evolved from the Latin 'naturalis' through Old French 'naturel,' while 'built' evolved from Old English 'byldan.'
Initially, 'natural' referred to anything inherent or innate, while 'built' referred to construction. Together, they now describe structures that appear organic or are made from natural materials.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or formed in a way that appears natural or is made from natural materials.
The house was naturally-built, blending seamlessly with the surrounding forest.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/19 18:11