seldom-enhanced
|sel-dom-en-hanced|
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/ˈsɛldəm ɪnˈhænst/
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/ˈsɛldəm ɪnˈhɑːnst/
rarely improved
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-enhanced' originates from the combination of 'seldom,' meaning 'not often,' and 'enhanced,' meaning 'improved or augmented.'
Historical Evolution
'seldom' comes from Old English 'seldan,' and 'enhanced' comes from Old French 'enhancier,' which evolved into the modern English word 'enhance.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely,' and 'enhanced' meant 'made better.' The combination retains the original meanings of both words.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely improved or augmented; not often made better or more effective.
The seldom-enhanced software struggled to keep up with modern demands.
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Last updated: 2025/04/04 08:46