seldom-applied
|sel-dom-ap-plied|
C1
/ˈsɛldəm əˈplaɪd/
rarely used
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-applied' originates from the combination of 'seldom,' meaning 'rarely,' and 'applied,' the past participle of 'apply,' meaning 'to put into use.'
Historical Evolution
'Seldom' comes from Old English 'seldan,' meaning 'rarely,' and 'applied' comes from Latin 'applicare,' meaning 'to attach or join.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'applied' meant 'put into use,' and this combined meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely or infrequently used or implemented.
The seldom-applied rule was finally enforced during the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/06/19 09:16