rarely-guided
|rare-ly-guid-ed|
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/ˈrɛrli-ˈɡaɪdɪd/
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/ˈreəli-ˈɡaɪdɪd/
infrequently led
Etymology
'rarely-guided' is a compound word formed from 'rarely' and 'guided'. 'Rarely' originates from Middle English 'rarelī', meaning 'seldom', and 'guided' comes from Old French 'guider', meaning 'to lead'.
'rarely' evolved from Middle English 'rarelī', while 'guided' transformed from Old French 'guider' to the modern English 'guide'.
Initially, 'rarely' meant 'seldom', and 'guided' meant 'to lead'. The compound 'rarely-guided' retains these meanings, indicating infrequent guidance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often directed or led by someone or something.
The rarely-guided expedition faced numerous challenges.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 06:15