rarely-assessed
|rare-ly-as-sessed|
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/ˈrɛrli əˈsɛst/
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/ˈreəli əˈsɛst/
(assess)
capable of evaluation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'assess' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'assessus,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'sedere' meant 'to sit.'
Historical Evolution
'assessus' transformed into the Old French word 'assesser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'assess' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to sit beside or assist,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to evaluate or judge.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often evaluated or judged.
The rarely-assessed skills of the team were crucial to the project's success.
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Last updated: 2025/06/16 20:04