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vigorously-built

|vig-or-ous-ly-built|

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/ˈvɪɡərəsli bɪlt/

strongly constructed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'vigorously-built' originates from the word 'vigor,' which comes from Latin 'vigor,' meaning 'liveliness or energy.' The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs, and 'built' is derived from Old English 'byldan,' meaning 'to construct.'

Historical Evolution

'Vigor' transformed from Latin 'vigor' to Old French 'vigour,' and eventually became the modern English word 'vigor.' 'Built' evolved from Old English 'byldan' to Middle English 'bilden,' and eventually became 'built.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'vigor' meant 'liveliness or energy,' and 'built' meant 'to construct.' Over time, 'vigorously-built' evolved to describe something constructed with strength and energy.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a strong, robust, and energetic physical structure.

The athlete was vigorously-built, with muscles that rippled under his skin.

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Last updated: 2025/04/19 20:56