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unstably-constructed

|un-stab-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/ʌnˈsteɪbli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

lacking stability in construction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unstably-constructed' originates from the combination of 'unstable' and 'constructed'. 'Unstable' comes from Latin 'instabilis', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'stabilis' meant 'standing firm'. 'Constructed' comes from Latin 'constructus', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'struere' meant 'to pile up'.

Historical Evolution

'Unstable' changed from the Latin word 'instabilis' and eventually became the modern English word 'unstable'. 'Constructed' evolved from the Latin 'constructus' through Old French 'construire' and Middle English 'constructen'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unstable' meant 'not standing firm', and 'constructed' meant 'to pile up together'. Over time, 'unstably-constructed' evolved to mean 'built in a manner lacking stability'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or assembled in a manner that lacks stability or firmness.

The bridge was deemed unsafely due to its unstably-constructed design.

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Last updated: 2025/03/22 17:54