rarely-displayed
|rare-ly-dis-played|
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/ˈrɛrli dɪˈspleɪd/
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/ˈreəli dɪˈspleɪd/
seldom shown
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rarely-displayed' originates from the combination of 'rarely,' meaning 'not often,' and 'displayed,' meaning 'shown or exhibited.'
Historical Evolution
'Rarely' comes from the Old French 'rarelment,' and 'displayed' comes from the Old French 'despleier,' meaning 'to unfold.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rarely' meant 'seldom' and 'displayed' meant 'unfolded or shown,' which has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often shown or exhibited.
The museum has a collection of rarely-displayed artifacts.
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Last updated: 2025/06/05 21:25