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willingly-constructed

|wil-ling-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/ˈwɪlɪŋli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

voluntarily built

Etymology
Etymology Information

'willingly-constructed' originates from the combination of 'willingly,' derived from Old English 'willunga,' meaning 'of one's own free will,' and 'constructed,' from Latin 'constructus,' meaning 'to build or arrange.'

Historical Evolution

'willingly' evolved from Old English 'willunga' and 'constructed' from Latin 'constructus,' eventually forming the modern English term 'willingly-constructed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'willingly' meant 'of one's own free will,' and 'constructed' meant 'to build.' Together, they evolved to mean 'created with voluntary intention.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or built with a willing or voluntary intention.

The willingly-constructed project was a testament to the team's dedication.

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Last updated: 2025/04/12 14:25