rarely-attached
|rare-ly-at-tached|
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/ˈrɛrli əˈtætʃt/
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/ˈreəli əˈtætʃt/
infrequently connected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rarely-attached' originates from the combination of 'rarely,' meaning 'not often,' and 'attached,' meaning 'connected or joined.'
Historical Evolution
'Rarely' comes from the Old English 'hrēor,' meaning 'seldom,' and 'attached' from the Old French 'atachier,' meaning 'to fasten or join.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rarely' meant 'seldom' and 'attached' meant 'fastened,' but together they evolved to describe something not often connected.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often connected or associated with something or someone.
The rarely-attached accessory was found in the old storage room.
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Last updated: 2025/03/20 14:45