uncharacteristically-constructed
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/ˌʌnˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪkli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
atypically built
Etymology
'uncharacteristically-constructed' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', combined with 'characteristic' from Greek 'kharaktēr' meaning 'a mark or symbol', and 'constructed' from Latin 'construere' meaning 'to build'.
'uncharacteristically' evolved from the word 'characteristic' by adding the prefix 'un-' and the suffix '-ally', while 'constructed' remained largely unchanged from its Latin roots.
Initially, 'characteristic' meant 'a distinctive mark', but over time it evolved to mean 'typical or usual', and 'constructed' has maintained its meaning of 'built or formed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or formed in a manner that is not typical or usual for a particular person, thing, or context.
The building was uncharacteristically-constructed for the neighborhood, standing out with its modern design.
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