non-uniformly-built
|non-u-ni-form-ly-built|
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/nɒn-ˈjuːnɪfɔːrmli-bɪlt/
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/nɒn-ˈjuːnɪfɔːmli-bɪlt/
inconsistently constructed
Etymology
'non-uniformly-built' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'uniformly,' which comes from Latin 'uniformis,' meaning 'having one form,' and 'built,' from Old English 'byldan,' meaning 'to construct.'
'uniformis' transformed into the English word 'uniform,' and 'byldan' evolved into 'build,' eventually forming the modern English term 'non-uniformly-built.'
Initially, 'uniform' meant 'having one form,' and 'build' meant 'to construct.' The prefix 'non-' negates the uniformity, leading to the current meaning of 'constructed without uniformity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or assembled in a manner that lacks uniformity or consistency.
The non-uniformly-built houses in the neighborhood give it a unique charm.
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Last updated: 2025/03/14 19:48
