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perfectly-built

|per-fec-tly-built|

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/ˈpɜːrfɪktli bɪlt/

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/ˈpɜːfɪktli bɪlt/

ideal physical form or structure

Etymology
Etymology Information

'perfectly-built' is a compound word formed from 'perfectly' and 'built.' 'Perfectly' comes from 'perfect,' which originates from Latin 'perfectus,' meaning 'completed' or 'finished,' and 'built' is the past participle of 'build,' from Old English 'byldan.'

Historical Evolution

'Perfectly-built' is a modern English compound, combining 'perfectly' (from Middle English 'parfitly') and 'built' (from Old English 'byldan'), to describe something constructed in an ideal way.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'built' simply meant 'constructed,' but in the compound 'perfectly-built,' it evolved to describe an ideal or flawless physical form, especially of a body.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a body or structure that is considered ideal in proportion, strength, or appearance.

He is a perfectly-built athlete.

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Last updated: 2025/08/03 19:15