rarely-supported
|rare-ly-sup-port-ed|
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/ˈrɛrli səˈpɔrtɪd/
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/ˈreəli səˈpɔːtɪd/
seldom backed
Etymology
'rarely-supported' is a compound word formed from 'rarely' and 'supported'. 'Rarely' originates from Middle English 'rārely', meaning 'seldom', and 'supported' comes from Old French 'supporter', meaning 'to carry' or 'to hold up'.
'Rarely' evolved from Middle English 'rārely', while 'supported' transitioned from Old French 'supporter' to the modern English 'support'.
Initially, 'rarely' meant 'seldom', and 'supported' meant 'to hold up'. Together, they convey the idea of something not often backed.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often backed or endorsed by others.
The initiative was rarely-supported by the community.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 08:16