safely-constructed
|safe-ly-con-struct-ed|
/ˈseɪfli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
securely built
Etymology
'safely-constructed' originates from the combination of 'safe' and 'construct,' where 'safe' meant 'free from harm' and 'construct' meant 'to build or form by putting together parts.'
'safely-constructed' changed from the Old English word 'sæf' meaning 'uninjured' and the Latin word 'constructus' meaning 'to heap up' and eventually became the modern English word 'safely-constructed'.
Initially, it meant 'built in a way that prevents harm,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or assembled in a manner that ensures safety.
The bridge was safely-constructed to withstand earthquakes.
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Last updated: 2025/03/18 23:09
