professionally-built
|pro-fes-sion-al-ly-built|
/prəˈfɛʃənəli bɪlt/
expertly constructed
Etymology
'professionally-built' originates from the combination of 'professionally' and 'built', where 'professionally' is derived from 'profession', meaning 'a paid occupation', and 'built' is the past participle of 'build', meaning 'to construct'.
'professionally' evolved from the Latin word 'professio', and 'built' from the Old English 'byldan'.
Initially, 'professionally' meant 'pertaining to a profession', and 'built' meant 'constructed'. Together, they evolved to mean 'constructed by a professional'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or created by a professional, ensuring high quality and expertise.
The house was professionally-built, ensuring it met all safety standards.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 06:39
