tightly-constructed
|tight-ly-con-struct-ed|
/ˈtaɪtli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
compact and efficient
Etymology
'tightly-constructed' originates from the combination of 'tight' and 'construct,' where 'tight' meant 'firmly or closely' and 'construct' meant 'to build or form.'
'tight' and 'construct' were combined in modern English to form the adjective 'tightly-constructed.'
Initially, 'tight' meant 'firmly or closely,' and 'construct' meant 'to build or form.' The combination has retained its meaning of being compact and efficient.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or organized in a way that is compact and efficient, leaving little room for error or unnecessary elements.
The novel was tightly-constructed, with no extraneous details.
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Last updated: 2025/06/11 05:46