rigidly-constructed
|rig-id-ly-con-struct-ed|
/ˈrɪdʒɪdli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
sturdily built
Etymology
'rigidly-constructed' originates from the combination of 'rigidly' and 'constructed'. 'Rigidly' comes from the Latin word 'rigidus', meaning 'stiff', and 'constructed' is derived from the Latin 'construere', meaning 'to build together'.
'Rigidly' evolved from the Latin 'rigidus' through Old French 'rigide', and 'constructed' evolved from Latin 'construere' through Old French 'construire'.
Initially, 'rigidly' meant 'stiff or unyielding', and 'constructed' meant 'built'. Together, they convey the idea of something built in a stiff, unyielding manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or assembled in a manner that is inflexible and sturdy.
The bridge was rigidly-constructed to withstand strong winds.
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