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reluctantly-constructed

|re-luc-tant-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/rɪˈlʌktəntli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

hesitant assembly

Etymology
Etymology Information

'reluctantly-constructed' originates from the combination of 'reluctantly' and 'constructed'. 'Reluctantly' comes from Latin 'reluctari', meaning 'to struggle against', and 'constructed' comes from Latin 'construere', meaning 'to build together'.

Historical Evolution

'Reluctantly' changed from the Latin word 'reluctari' and eventually became the modern English word 'reluctantly'. 'Constructed' evolved from the Latin 'construere' through Old French 'construire'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'reluctantly' meant 'to struggle against', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'with hesitation'. 'Constructed' has largely retained its original meaning of 'built or assembled'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or assembled with hesitation or unwillingness.

The team presented a reluctantly-constructed proposal to the board.

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