rarely-proposed
|rare-ly-pro-posed|
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/ˈrɛrli prəˈpoʊzd/
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/ˈreəli prəˈpəʊzd/
infrequently suggested
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'rarely-proposed' is a compound adjective formed from 'rarely,' meaning 'not often,' and 'proposed,' the past participle of 'propose,' which originates from Latin 'proponere,' meaning 'to put forward.'
Historical Evolution
'Rarely' comes from Middle English 'rarelī,' and 'proposed' evolved from the Latin 'proponere' through Old French 'proposer.'
Meaning Changes
The term has consistently meant 'not often suggested' since its formation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often suggested or put forward for consideration.
The idea of a universal basic income is a rarely-proposed solution to economic inequality.
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Last updated: 2025/04/11 11:49