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promptly-constructed

|prompt-ly-con-struct-ed|

B2

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/ˈprɑːmptli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

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/ˈprɒmptli 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 'construere,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'struere' meant 'to build.'

Historical Evolution

'construere' transformed into the 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 quickly and efficiently.

The promptly-constructed bridge was ready for use within a week.

Synonyms

quickly-builtswiftly-assembled

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/03/21 14:02