Langimage
English

rarely-created

|rare-ly-cre-at-ed|

C1

🇺🇸

/ˈrɛrli krɪˈeɪtɪd/

🇬🇧

/ˈreəli krɪˈeɪtɪd/

infrequently made

Etymology
Etymology Information

'rarely-created' originates from the combination of 'rarely,' meaning 'not often,' and 'created,' the past participle of 'create,' which comes from Latin 'creare,' meaning 'to make or produce.'

Historical Evolution

'rarely' changed from Old English 'hrēor,' meaning 'seldom,' and 'created' evolved from Latin 'creare,' through Old French 'creer,' to the modern English 'create.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'rarely' meant 'seldom' and 'created' meant 'to make or produce,' and these meanings have largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

something that is not often made or brought into existence.

The artist's rarely-created sculptures are highly sought after.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/03/31 09:48