seldom-built
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C1
/ˈsɛldəm bɪlt/
rarely constructed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-built' originates from the combination of 'seldom,' meaning 'rarely,' and 'built,' the past participle of 'build,' meaning 'to construct.'
Historical Evolution
'seldom' comes from Old English 'seldan,' meaning 'rarely,' and 'built' is derived from the Old English 'byldan,' meaning 'to construct.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'built' meant 'constructed,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely constructed or made; not often built.
The seldom-built bridge was a marvel of engineering.
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