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rarely-traveled

|rare-ly-trav-eled|

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/ˈrɛrli ˈtrævəld/

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/ˈreəli ˈtrævəld/

infrequently visited

Etymology
Etymology Information

'rarely' originates from Old English 'hrēor' meaning 'seldom' and 'traveled' from Middle English 'travelen' meaning 'to journey'.

Historical Evolution

'rarely' evolved from Old English 'hrēor' to modern English 'rarely', and 'traveled' from Middle English 'travelen' to modern English 'traveled'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'rarely' meant 'seldom' and 'traveled' meant 'to journey', maintaining similar meanings today.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describing a place or route that is not often visited or used by people.

The mountain path is a rarely-traveled route, perfect for those seeking solitude.

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Last updated: 2025/07/11 08:16