rarely-verified
|rare-ly-ver-i-fied|
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/ˈrɛrli ˈvɛrɪfaɪd/
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/ˈreəli ˈvɛrɪfaɪd/
seldom confirmed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rarely-verified' originates from the combination of 'rarely,' meaning 'not often,' and 'verified,' meaning 'confirmed as true.'
Historical Evolution
'Rarely' comes from the Old English 'hrēor,' meaning 'seldom,' and 'verified' from the Latin 'verificare,' meaning 'to confirm the truth.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rarely' meant 'seldom' and 'verified' meant 'confirmed as true.' The combination maintains this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often confirmed or proven to be true.
The theory remains rarely-verified due to lack of evidence.
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Last updated: 2025/06/16 18:56