rarely-validated
|rare-ly-val-i-dat-ed|
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/ˈrɛrli ˈvælɪˌdeɪtɪd/
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/ˈreəli ˈvælɪˌdeɪtɪd/
infrequently confirmed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rarely-validated' originates from the combination of 'rarely,' meaning 'not often,' and 'validated,' meaning 'confirmed as accurate.'
Historical Evolution
'Rarely' and 'validated' have been used separately in English since the 16th and 17th centuries, respectively, and combined in modern usage to describe something infrequently confirmed.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rarely' meant 'seldom' and 'validated' meant 'confirmed,' and this combined meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often confirmed or verified as accurate or true.
The theory remains rarely-validated due to lack of evidence.
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Last updated: 2025/07/22 13:09