unstably-built
|un-stab-ly-built|
C1
/ʌnˈsteɪbli bɪlt/
(unstable)
not stable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unstably-built' originates from the English word 'unstable,' which is derived from the Latin word 'instabilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'stabilis' meant 'standing firm.'
Historical Evolution
'unstable' changed from the Latin word 'instabilis' and eventually became the modern English word 'unstable.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not standing firm,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking stability.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/03/18 22:47
