rarely-managed
|rare-ly-man-aged|
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/ˈrɛrli ˈmænɪdʒd/
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/ˈreəli ˈmænɪdʒd/
infrequently controlled
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rarely-managed' originates from the combination of 'rarely,' meaning 'infrequently,' and 'managed,' the past participle of 'manage,' meaning 'to control or oversee.'
Historical Evolution
'Rarely' comes from Middle English 'rarelī,' and 'manage' comes from Italian 'maneggiare,' meaning 'to handle.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rarely' meant 'seldom,' and 'manage' meant 'to handle or control,' which has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is seldom or infrequently managed or controlled.
The rarely-managed garden was overgrown with weeds.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 23:32
