seldom-assessed
|sel-dom-as-sessed|
C1
/ˈsɛldəm əˈsɛst/
rarely evaluated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-assessed' originates from the combination of 'seldom' and 'assess', where 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'assess' meant 'to evaluate'.
Historical Evolution
'seldom' changed from Old English 'seldan' meaning 'rarely', and 'assess' from Latin 'assessus', meaning 'to sit beside'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely', and 'assess' meant 'to evaluate', which has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely evaluated or examined.
The seldom-assessed skills of the team were crucial to their success.
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Last updated: 2025/07/03 05:37