temporarily-built
|tem-po-rar-i-ly-built|
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/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛrəli bɪlt/
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/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛərəli bɪlt/
short-term construction
Etymology
'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'.
'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'.
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
