seldom-disclosed
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/ˈsɛldəm dɪsˈkloʊzd/
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/ˈsɛldəm dɪsˈkləʊzd/
(disclose)
revealing information
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disclose' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'disclosen,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'closen' meant 'to close.'
Historical Evolution
'disclosen' transformed into the modern English word 'disclose.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to open or uncover,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reveal or make known.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely revealed or made known.
The seldom-disclosed details of the agreement were finally revealed.
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Last updated: 2025/07/09 06:24