rigidly-built
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B2
/ˈrɪdʒɪdli bɪlt/
sturdily constructed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rigidly-built' originates from the combination of 'rigidly' and 'built', where 'rigidly' comes from 'rigid', meaning 'inflexible', and 'built' is the past participle of 'build', meaning 'to construct'.
Historical Evolution
'rigidly' evolved from the Latin word 'rigidus', and 'built' comes from the Old English 'byldan'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rigidly' meant 'in a stiff manner', and 'built' meant 'constructed'. Together, they convey the idea of something constructed in a stiff, inflexible manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed in a manner that is inflexible and sturdy.
The bridge was rigidly-built to withstand strong winds.
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