temporarily-constructed
|tem-po-rar-i-ly-con-struct-ed|
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/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛrəli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
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/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛərəli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
short-term structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'temporarily-constructed' originates from the Latin word 'temporarius,' meaning 'of time,' and the Latin word 'constructus,' meaning 'to build.'
Historical Evolution
'temporarius' and 'constructus' combined in English to form 'temporarily-constructed,' emphasizing a non-permanent structure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'built for a short time,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or assembled for a short period or not intended to be permanent.
The bridge was temporarily-constructed to allow traffic during the festival.
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Last updated: 2025/04/23 18:04