questionably-built
|ques-tion-a-bly-built|
/ˈkwɛs.tʃə.nə.bli bɪlt/
doubtful construction
Etymology
'questionably-built' originates from the English word 'questionable,' which comes from the Latin word 'quaestionabilis,' meaning 'doubtful,' and 'built,' from the Old English 'byldan,' meaning 'to construct.'
'questionably-built' combines the adjective 'questionable' with the past participle 'built' to describe something constructed with dubious quality.
Initially, 'questionable' meant 'open to doubt,' and 'built' meant 'constructed.' Together, they evolved to describe something constructed in a manner that raises doubts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed in a manner that raises doubts about its quality or safety.
The bridge was questionably-built, leading to concerns about its stability.
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