seldom-amended
|sel-dom-a-mend-ed|
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/ˈsɛldəm əˈmɛndɪd/
rarely changed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-amended' originates from the combination of 'seldom' and 'amended', where 'seldom' means 'not often' and 'amended' means 'changed or modified'.
Historical Evolution
'seldom' and 'amended' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'seldom-amended' reflects a modern usage to describe something rarely changed.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'amended' meant 'changed'. The combination retains this meaning, emphasizing infrequency of change.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely changed or modified.
The constitution is seldom-amended, reflecting its enduring principles.
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Last updated: 2025/05/15 16:14