rarely-voiced
|rare-ly-voiced|
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/ˈrɛrli vɔɪst/
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/ˈreəli vɔɪst/
seldom expressed aloud
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'rarely-voiced' is a compound formed in modern English from 'rarely' (meaning 'not often') and 'voiced' (meaning 'expressed aloud').
Historical Evolution
'Rarely-voiced' is a recent compound, combining the adverb 'rarely' and the past participle 'voiced' to describe something seldom spoken or expressed.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply described something not often spoken, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something (such as a sound, opinion, or feeling) that is expressed or spoken out only very infrequently.
Her rarely-voiced concerns surprised everyone at the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/07/28 02:36