violently-constructed
|vi-o-lent-ly-con-struct-ed|
/ˈvaɪələntli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
forceful assembly
Etymology
'violently-constructed' originates from the combination of 'violent' and 'construct,' where 'violent' comes from Latin 'violentus,' meaning 'forceful,' and 'construct' from Latin 'construere,' meaning 'to build.'
'violentus' transformed into the Old French 'violent,' and 'construere' became 'construire' in Old French, eventually forming the modern English 'violently-constructed.'
Initially, 'violent' meant 'forceful or intense,' and 'construct' meant 'to build,' which together evolved to describe something built with force.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
built or assembled with forceful or aggressive methods.
The building was violently-constructed, evident from the rough edges and hasty assembly.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 08:50
