rarely-proven
|rare-ly-pro-ven|
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/ˈrɛrli ˈpruːvən/
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/ˈreəli ˈpruːvən/
infrequently verified
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rarely-proven' originates from the combination of 'rarely,' meaning 'not often,' and 'proven,' meaning 'demonstrated to be true.'
Historical Evolution
'Rarely-proven' combines the adverb 'rarely' from Middle English 'rarelī' and the past participle 'proven' from Old French 'prover.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not often demonstrated,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often demonstrated or verified as true.
The theory remains rarely-proven despite numerous studies.
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Last updated: 2025/07/22 11:44