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voluntarily-constructed

|vol-un-tar-i-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/ˈvɑːlənˌtɛrəli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

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/ˈvɒlənˌtɛərəli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

freely built

Etymology
Etymology Information

'voluntarily' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'voluntarius,' where 'voluntas' meant 'will' or 'desire.' 'Constructed' comes from Latin 'constructus,' the past participle of 'construere,' meaning 'to heap together.'

Historical Evolution

'voluntarius' transformed into the Old French word 'voluntaire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'voluntary.' 'Constructus' evolved into the Old French 'construire,' leading to the modern English 'construct.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'voluntarily' meant 'of one's own free will,' and 'constructed' meant 'to build or form by putting together parts.' These meanings have largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or created by choice or free will, without external compulsion.

The community center was a voluntarily-constructed project by the local residents.

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Last updated: 2025/05/13 05:01