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turbulently-constructed

|tur-bu-lent-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/ˈtɜːrbjələntli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

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/ˈtɜːbjʊləntli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

chaotically built

Etymology
Etymology Information

'turbulently-constructed' originates from the combination of 'turbulent' and 'constructed'. 'Turbulent' comes from Latin 'turbulentus', meaning 'full of commotion', and 'constructed' from Latin 'constructus', meaning 'to build'.

Historical Evolution

'Turbulentus' transformed into the Old French 'turbulent', and eventually became the modern English word 'turbulent'. 'Constructus' evolved into the Old French 'construire', and eventually became the modern English word 'construct'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'turbulent' meant 'full of commotion', and 'construct' meant 'to build'. The combined term 'turbulently-constructed' now refers to something built in a chaotic manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or formed in a manner characterized by disorder, chaos, or instability.

The turbulently-constructed building swayed in the strong winds.

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Last updated: 2025/03/30 13:38