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temporarily-built

|tem-po-rar-i-ly-built|

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/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛrəli bɪlt/

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/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛərəli bɪlt/

short-term construction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'temporarily-built' originates from the combination of 'temporary' and 'built', where 'temporary' comes from Latin 'temporarius', meaning 'lasting for a time', and 'built' is the past participle of 'build', from Old English 'byldan'.

Historical Evolution

'temporary' evolved from Latin 'temporarius' through Old French 'temporaire', and 'built' is derived from Old English 'byldan', eventually forming the modern English term 'temporarily-built'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'temporary' meant 'lasting for a time', and 'built' meant 'constructed'. Together, they convey the idea of something constructed for a short duration.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed for a short period or not intended to last long.

The temporarily-built shelter provided refuge during the storm.

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Last updated: 2025/04/29 11:23