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poorly-constructed

|poor/ly-con/struct/ed|

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/ˈpʊrli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

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/ˈpɔːli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

(construct)

to build or form

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
constructconstructorsconstructsconstructedconstructedconstructingconstructionconstructsconstructivebadly-constructedconstructedincorrectly-constructedunsafe
Etymology
Etymology Information

'construct' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'constructus,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'struere' meant 'to build.'

Historical Evolution

'constructus' transformed into the Old French word 'construire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'construct' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to build together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to build or form by putting together parts.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or assembled in a substandard or inadequate manner.

The poorly-constructed bridge collapsed during the storm.

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Last updated: 2025/02/06 21:24