swiftly-erected
|swift-ly-e-rect-ed|
B2
/ˈswɪftli ɪˈrɛktɪd/
quickly built
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swiftly-erected' originates from the combination of 'swiftly,' meaning 'quickly,' and 'erected,' meaning 'built or constructed.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'swiftly-erected' combines the adverb 'swiftly' from Middle English 'swiftliche' and the past participle 'erected' from Latin 'erectus.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'quickly built,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or built in a rapid manner.
The swiftly-erected tent provided immediate shelter from the storm.
Synonyms
quickly-builtrapidly-constructed
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/19 09:14