questionably-constructed
|ques-tion-a-bly-con-struct-ed|
/ˈkwɛs.tʃə.nə.bli kənˈstrʌk.tɪd/
doubtful construction
Etymology
'questionably-constructed' originates from the combination of 'questionably' and 'constructed'. 'Questionably' comes from 'question', which originates from Latin 'quaestionem', meaning 'a seeking, inquiry'. 'Constructed' comes from Latin 'constructus', the past participle of 'construere', meaning 'to heap up, build'.
'Questionably' evolved from the Latin 'quaestionem' through Old French 'question', while 'constructed' evolved from Latin 'constructus' through Old French 'construire'.
Initially, 'questionably' meant 'in a manner open to doubt', and 'constructed' meant 'built'. Together, they imply a structure built in a manner open to doubt.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or formed in a manner that raises doubts about its quality or integrity.
The bridge was questionably-constructed, leading to concerns about its safety.
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