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provisionally-constructed

|pro-vi-sion-al-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/prəˈvɪʒənəli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

temporary construction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'provisionally-constructed' originates from the combination of 'provisionally,' which comes from the Latin 'provisionem,' meaning 'a providing,' and 'constructed,' from the Latin 'constructus,' meaning 'to heap up or build.'

Historical Evolution

'provisionally' evolved from the Latin 'provisionem' through Old French 'provision,' while 'constructed' evolved from the Latin 'constructus' through Old French 'construire.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'provisionally' meant 'for the time being,' and 'constructed' meant 'built.' Together, they convey the idea of something built temporarily.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or assembled temporarily, often with the intention of being replaced or upgraded later.

The provisionally-constructed bridge served its purpose during the flood season.

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Last updated: 2025/04/23 19:21