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constructionally

constructionally

7.2
In a way that has to do with how something is built
  • adverb
  • /kənˈstrʌkʃənəli/
translation icon : estructuralmente
  • This building is constructionally sound and meets all safety standards.

Examples

  • The two bridges are constructionally different despite their similar appearance.

  • Although the houses look alike, they are constructionally unique in several ways.

  • The building was designed constructionally to withstand earthquakes.

  • The architect explained how the materials were chosen constructionally.

  • This building is constructionally sound and meets all safety standards.

  • The architect explained how the materials were chosen constructionally for durability.

  • Although the houses look alike, they are constructionally unique in several ways.

Synonyms

structurally
vsconstructionally
21 5.0

In a way that changes the parts that hold something together

emphasizes the building or assembly process rather than the static frame
compositionally
vsconstructionally
1 6.9

In a way that looks at how parts make a whole, like words in a sentence

emphasizes physical building or assembly rather than artistic or textual ordering
configurationally
vsconstructionally
9.1

In a way that shows how parts are arranged

focuses on how something is built or put together rather than only layout
architectonically
vsconstructionally
  • Formal
8.7

In a way that shows the design or structure of things, especially buildings

focuses on practical building or making processes rather than formal design

Surface Forms

constructionally positive

Morphology

constructionally = constructional (transparent) = construction + al + ly

Clearly derived from 'construction' + '-al' + '-ly' with the expected meaning 'in a construction-related way'.

Etymology

Constructionally comes from construct and construction, from a Latin word meaning 'to build', so it means 'in the way something is built'. Think of two bridges that look the same but are built in different ways; to say they are constructionally different is to say their actual building or structure is not the same.