seldom-exhibited
|sel-dom-ex-hib-it-ed|
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/ˈsɛldəm ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪd/
rarely shown or displayed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-exhibited' is a compound word formed from 'seldom' (meaning 'rarely') and 'exhibited' (the past participle of 'exhibit', meaning 'to display or show').
Historical Evolution
'Seldom' comes from Old English 'seldan', and 'exhibit' comes from Latin 'exhibere'. The compound 'seldom-exhibited' is a modern English formation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'exhibited' meant 'displayed'; together, they have always meant 'rarely displayed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely shown or displayed; not often presented to view.
This painting is a seldom-exhibited masterpiece.
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Last updated: 2025/07/28 15:04