swiftly-constructed
|swift-ly-con-struct-ed|
B2
/ˈswɪftli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
quickly built
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swiftly-constructed' originates from the combination of 'swiftly' and 'constructed', where 'swiftly' is derived from 'swift', meaning 'moving with great speed', and 'constructed' from 'construct', meaning 'to build or form'.
Historical Evolution
'swiftly' changed from Old English 'swift' meaning 'fast', and 'constructed' from Latin 'constructus', meaning 'to heap together'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'swiftly' meant 'fast', and 'constructed' meant 'built'. Together, they convey the idea of something built quickly.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or assembled in a quick manner.
The swiftly-constructed bridge was ready in just two days.
Synonyms
quickly-builtrapidly-assembled
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/20 20:26