unofficially-built
|un-of-fi-cial-ly-built|
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/ˌʌnəˈfɪʃəli bɪlt/
constructed without approval
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unofficially-built' originates from the combination of 'unofficially' and 'built', where 'unofficially' means 'not officially' and 'built' refers to 'constructed'.
Historical Evolution
'unofficially-built' combines the adverb 'unofficially' with the past participle 'built' to describe structures not sanctioned by authorities.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'constructed without official sanction', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed without official approval or authorization.
The neighborhood is filled with unofficially-built structures.
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Last updated: 2025/03/24 01:48