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unforeseenly-erected

|un-fore-seen-ly-e-rect-ed|

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/ˌʌnfɔrˈsiːnli ɪˈrɛktɪd/

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/ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːnli ɪˈrɛktɪd/

(erect)

upright or build

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
erecterectserectederectederectingerectionerected
Etymology
Etymology Information

'erect' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'erectus,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'regere' meant 'to direct or keep straight.'

Historical Evolution

'erectus' transformed into the Old French word 'erect,' and eventually became the modern English word 'erect' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to raise or set up,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or built in a manner that was not anticipated or planned.

The unforeseenly-erected structure blocked the view of the park.

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Last updated: 2025/03/16 07:43