trial-built
|tri-al-built|
/ˈtraɪəl bɪlt/
prototype construction
Etymology
'trial-built' originates from the combination of 'trial' and 'built', where 'trial' meant 'a test or experiment' and 'built' referred to 'constructed or assembled'.
'trial' and 'built' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'trial-built' reflects modern industrial and technological contexts.
Initially, 'trial' meant 'a test or experiment', and 'built' meant 'constructed'. The combination 'trial-built' has retained this meaning, specifically in the context of prototypes.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed or assembled as a prototype or for testing purposes.
The trial-built model was tested extensively before mass production.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 00:21