underbuild
|un-der-build|
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/ˌʌndərˈbɪld/
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/ˌʌndəˈbɪld/
below ground construction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underbuild' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'underbyldan,' where 'under-' meant 'below' and 'byldan' meant 'to build.'
Historical Evolution
'underbyldan' transformed into the Middle English word 'underbilden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'underbuild.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to build below or beneath,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to build insufficiently.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to build something in a way that is not strong or substantial enough.
The contractor underbuilt the foundation, leading to structural issues.
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Last updated: 2025/06/06 23:29