weakly-built
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B2
/ˈwiːkli bɪlt/
lacking strength
Etymology
Etymology Information
'weakly-built' originates from the combination of 'weakly,' meaning 'in a weak manner,' and 'built,' meaning 'constructed.'
Historical Evolution
'Weakly' comes from Old English 'wēac,' and 'built' comes from Old English 'byldan.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'weakly' meant 'in a weak manner,' and 'built' meant 'constructed.' The combination retains the original meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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