seldom-collected
|sel-dom-col-lect-ed|
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/ˈsɛldəm kəˈlɛktɪd/
rarely gathered
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-collected' originates from the combination of 'seldom,' meaning 'rarely,' and 'collected,' meaning 'gathered or accumulated.'
Historical Evolution
'seldom' comes from Old English 'seldan,' and 'collected' is derived from Latin 'collectus,' meaning 'gathered together.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'collected' meant 'gathered,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely gathered or accumulated; not often collected.
The seldom-collected artifacts were finally put on display.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 05:04