rarely-produced
|rare-ly-pro-duced|
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/ˈrɛrli prəˈdjuːst/
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/ˈreəli prəˈdjuːst/
infrequently made
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rarely-produced' originates from the combination of 'rarely,' meaning 'not often,' and 'produced,' meaning 'created or manufactured.'
Historical Evolution
'Rarely' comes from the Old French 'raer,' and 'produced' from the Latin 'producere,' meaning 'to bring forth.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rarely' meant 'seldom' and 'produced' meant 'created,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often manufactured or created; infrequently made.
The artist's rarely-produced sculptures are highly sought after by collectors.
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Last updated: 2025/03/31 08:31