seldom-discussed
|sel-dom-dis-cussed|
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/ˈsɛldəm dɪˈskʌst/
rarely talked about
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-discussed' is a compound word formed from 'seldom' (meaning 'rarely') and the past participle 'discussed' (from 'discuss').
Historical Evolution
The word combines 'seldom', from Old English 'seldum', and 'discussed', from Latin 'discutere' via Old French 'discuter'. The compound form is a modern English construction.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'discussed' meant 'talked about'. The compound now specifically means 'rarely talked about'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often talked about or mentioned; rarely discussed.
The report covers some seldom-discussed issues in the industry.
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Last updated: 2025/07/28 03:10