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rarely-conveyed

|rare-ly-con-veyed|

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/ˈrɛrli kənˈveɪd/

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/ˈreəli kənˈveɪd/

seldom expressed

Etymology
Etymology Information

The term 'rarely-conveyed' is a compound adjective formed from 'rarely,' meaning 'not often,' and 'conveyed,' the past participle of 'convey,' which originates from the Latin word 'conviare,' meaning 'to carry together.'

Historical Evolution

'Convey' evolved from the Old French word 'convoier,' which was derived from the Latin 'conviare.' The term 'rarely' has its roots in the Old French 'rarelment,' which means 'seldom.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'convey' meant 'to carry or transport,' but over time, it evolved to include the meaning of 'communicating or expressing ideas.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not often communicated or expressed.

The artist's rarely-conveyed emotions were finally revealed in his latest exhibition.

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Last updated: 2025/06/06 06:12