state-constructed
|state-con-struct-ed|
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/steɪt-kənˈstrʌktɪd/
government-built
Etymology
Etymology Information
'state-constructed' originates from the combination of 'state,' referring to a government or political entity, and 'constructed,' derived from Latin 'constructus,' meaning 'to build or assemble.'
Historical Evolution
'Constructed' changed from the Latin word 'constructus' and eventually became the modern English word 'constructed.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'constructed' meant 'to build or assemble,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or established by a government or state authority.
The state-constructed highway was completed in record time.
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Last updated: 2025/03/26 13:12