seldom-authorized
|sel-dom-au-thor-ized|
/ˈsɛldəm ˈɔːθəraɪzd/
rarely approved
Etymology
'seldom-authorized' is a compound word formed from 'seldom' and 'authorized'. 'Seldom' originates from Old English 'seldan', meaning 'rarely', and 'authorized' comes from the Latin 'auctorizare', meaning 'to give authority'.
The word 'seldom' evolved from Old English 'seldan', while 'authorized' developed from the Latin 'auctorizare', through Old French 'autoriser', and into Middle English 'authorisen'.
The meaning of 'seldom-authorized' has remained consistent, indicating something that is rarely given official approval.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely given official permission or approval.
The seldom-authorized access to the restricted area was granted only to a few.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 09:00