seldom-disconnected
|sel-dom-dis-con-nect-ed|
C1
/ˈsɛldəm-dɪsˈkɒnɛktɪd/
rarely separated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-disconnected' originates from the combination of 'seldom' and 'disconnected', where 'seldom' means 'not often' and 'disconnected' means 'separated or detached'.
Historical Evolution
'seldom' comes from Old English 'seldan', and 'disconnected' is derived from the Latin 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'connectere' meaning 'to join'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely', and 'disconnected' meant 'separated'. Together, they convey the idea of something that is rarely separated.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely or infrequently disconnected or separated.
The network is seldom-disconnected, ensuring constant connectivity.
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Last updated: 2025/03/24 12:26