rarely-presented
|rare-ly-pre-sent-ed|
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/ˈrɛrli prɪˈzɛntɪd/
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/ˈreəli prɪˈzentɪd/
infrequently shown
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rarely-presented' originates from the combination of 'rarely,' meaning 'not often,' and 'presented,' the past participle of 'present,' meaning 'to show or display.'
Historical Evolution
'rarely' comes from Middle English 'rarelī,' and 'presented' from Latin 'praesentare,' meaning 'to place before.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rarely' meant 'seldom' and 'presented' meant 'to show,' and this combined meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often shown or displayed; infrequently exhibited.
The museum's rarely-presented artifacts drew a large crowd.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 23:15