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rarely-developed

|rare-ly-de-vel-oped|

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/ˈrɛrli dɪˈvɛləpt/

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/ˈreəli dɪˈvɛləpt/

seldom advanced

Etymology
Etymology Information

'rarely-developed' originates from the combination of 'rarely,' meaning 'not often,' and 'developed,' meaning 'brought to a more advanced or effective state.'

Historical Evolution

'rarely' comes from Middle English 'rarely,' from Old English 'hrēorlice,' and 'developed' comes from the French word 'développer,' which means 'to unfold.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'rarely' meant 'seldom' and 'developed' meant 'unfolded,' but over time, 'developed' evolved to mean 'brought to a more advanced state.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not often or seldom brought to a state of completion or advancement.

The rarely-developed region remained untouched by modern infrastructure.

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Last updated: 2025/03/30 00:26