reliably-constructed
|re-li-a-bly-con-struct-ed|
/rɪˈlaɪəbli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
dependably built
Etymology
'reliably-constructed' originates from the combination of 'reliable' and 'constructed'. 'Reliable' comes from the Latin word 'reliabilis', meaning 'that may be relied on', and 'constructed' comes from the Latin 'constructus', meaning 'to heap up'.
'Reliable' evolved from the Latin 'reliabilis' through Old French 'reliable', and 'constructed' evolved from Latin 'constructus' through Old French 'construire'.
Initially, 'reliable' meant 'that may be relied on', and 'constructed' meant 'to heap up'. Over time, 'reliably-constructed' came to mean 'built in a dependable manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or made in a way that can be depended upon for quality and durability.
The bridge was reliably-constructed to withstand strong winds and heavy traffic.
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