rarely-used
|rare-ly-used|
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/ˈrɛrli juːzd/
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/ˈreəli juːzd/
infrequently employed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rarely-used' originates from the combination of 'rarely,' meaning 'not often,' and 'used,' meaning 'employed or utilized.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'rarely-used' combines the adverb 'rarely' from Middle English 'rarelī' and the past participle 'used' from Old French 'user.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rarely' meant 'seldom' and 'used' meant 'employed,' and together they have maintained the meaning of 'not often employed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often used or employed.
The old typewriter is a rarely-used item in the office.
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Last updated: 2025/06/19 08:25