rarely-constructed
|rare-ly-con-struct-ed|
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/ˈrɛrli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
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/ˈreəli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
infrequently built
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rarely-constructed' originates from the combination of 'rarely,' meaning 'not often,' and 'constructed,' meaning 'built or assembled.'
Historical Evolution
'rarely' comes from Middle English 'rar' and 'constructed' from Latin 'constructus,' meaning 'to build.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'constructed' meant 'to pile up or build,' and 'rarely' meant 'seldom.' The combination retains the original meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often built or assembled; infrequently put together.
The rarely-constructed bridge was a marvel of engineering.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 19:06