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suddenly-built

|sud-den-ly-built|

B2

/ˈsʌdənli bɪlt/

quickly constructed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'suddenly-built' originates from the combination of 'suddenly' and 'built', where 'suddenly' comes from Middle English 'sodein', meaning 'unexpected', and 'built' is the past participle of 'build', from Old English 'byldan'.

Historical Evolution

'suddenly' changed from the Middle English word 'sodeinly' and 'built' from the Old English 'byldan', eventually forming the modern English term 'suddenly-built'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'suddenly' meant 'unexpectedly', and 'built' meant 'constructed'. Together, they convey the idea of something being constructed unexpectedly or quickly.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or assembled in a very short period of time.

The suddenly-built shelter provided immediate relief to the stranded hikers.

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Last updated: 2025/03/20 08:09