seldom-constructed
|sel-dom-con-struct-ed|
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/ˈsɛldəm kənˈstrʌktɪd/
rarely built
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-constructed' originates from the combination of 'seldom,' meaning 'rarely,' and 'constructed,' meaning 'built or assembled.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'seldom-constructed' combines the Old English 'seldan' (meaning 'rarely') with the past participle 'constructed' from Latin 'constructus.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'constructed' meant 'built,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely or infrequently built or assembled.
The seldom-constructed bridge was a marvel of engineering.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 19:28