rarely-regarded
|rare-ly-re-gard-ed|
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/ˈrɛrli rɪˈɡɑrdɪd/
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/ˈreəli rɪˈɡɑːdɪd/
(regard)
consideration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rarely-regarded' originates from the combination of 'rarely,' meaning 'not often,' and 'regarded,' the past participle of 'regard,' which means 'to consider or think of someone or something in a specified way.'
Historical Evolution
'rarely' and 'regarded' have been used separately in English since the Middle Ages, but their combination into 'rarely-regarded' is a more modern construction.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'regard' meant 'to look at,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to consider or think of.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often considered or given attention.
The artist's early works are rarely-regarded by critics.
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Last updated: 2025/07/24 08:13