infrequently-proposed
|in-fre-quent-ly-pro-posed|
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/ɪnˈfriːkwəntli prəˈpoʊzd/
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/ɪnˈfriːkwəntli prəˈpəʊzd/
rarely suggested
Etymology
Etymology Information
'infrequently-proposed' originates from the combination of 'infrequently' and 'proposed', where 'infrequently' means 'not often' and 'proposed' means 'suggested'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'infrequently-proposed' combines the adverb 'infrequently' with the past participle 'proposed', forming a compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'infrequently' meant 'not often', and 'proposed' meant 'suggested'. The combination retains the original meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often suggested or put forward for consideration.
The idea of a floating city is an infrequently-proposed concept.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 15:32