rarely-granted
|rare-ly-grant-ed|
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/ˈrɛrli ˈɡræntɪd/
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/ˈreəli ˈɡrɑːntɪd/
infrequently given
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'rarely-granted' combines 'rarely,' from Middle English 'rar' meaning 'seldom,' and 'granted,' from Old French 'granter,' meaning 'to allow or bestow.'
Historical Evolution
'Rarely' evolved from Middle English 'rar' and 'granted' from Old French 'granter,' forming the modern English compound adjective 'rarely-granted.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rarely' meant 'seldom' and 'granted' meant 'bestowed,' and together they have maintained the meaning of 'not often given.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often given or bestowed; infrequently awarded or allowed.
The scholarship is a rarely-granted honor.
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Last updated: 2025/06/02 15:38