rarely-backed
|rare-ly-backed|
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/ˈrɛrli-bækt/
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/ˈreəli-bækt/
lacking support
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rarely-backed' is a compound word formed from 'rarely' and 'backed'. 'Rarely' originates from Middle English 'rarelī', meaning 'seldom', and 'backed' is the past participle of 'back', meaning 'to support'.
Historical Evolution
'Rarely' evolved from Middle English 'rarelī', and 'backed' from Old English 'bæc', meaning 'back'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rarely' meant 'seldom', and 'backed' meant 'supported'. Together, they convey the idea of lacking support.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having little or no support or endorsement.
The proposal was rarely-backed by the committee.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 16:38