rarely-directed
|rare-ly-di-rect-ed|
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/ˈrɛrli dɪˈrɛktɪd/
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/ˈreəli dɪˈrɛktɪd/
infrequently guided
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rarely-directed' originates from the combination of 'rarely,' meaning 'not often,' and 'directed,' meaning 'guided or managed.'
Historical Evolution
'Rarely' comes from Middle English 'rarelī,' and 'directed' comes from Latin 'directus,' meaning 'straight.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rarely-directed' meant 'not often guided,' and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often guided or managed in a particular direction.
The rarely-directed project struggled to meet its goals.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 05:09