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professionally-built

|pro-fes-sion-al-ly-built|

B2

/prəˈfɛʃənəli bɪlt/

expertly constructed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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'.

Historical Evolution

'professionally' evolved from the Latin word 'professio', and 'built' from the Old English 'byldan'.

Meaning Changes

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