rarely-desired
|rare-ly-de-sired|
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/ˈrɛrli dɪˈzaɪərd/
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/ˈreəli dɪˈzaɪəd/
not often wanted
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rarely-desired' originates from the combination of 'rarely,' meaning 'not often,' and 'desired,' meaning 'wanted or wished for.'
Historical Evolution
'Rarely-desired' combines the adverb 'rarely' from Middle English 'rarelī' and the adjective 'desired' from Old French 'desirer.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not often wanted,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often wanted or sought after.
The rarely-desired item sat on the shelf for months.
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Last updated: 2025/03/16 22:56