seldom-expressed
|sel-dom-ex-pressed|
C1
/ˈsɛldəm ɪkˈsprɛst/
rarely articulated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-expressed' originates from the combination of 'seldom' and 'expressed'. 'Seldom' comes from Old English 'seldan', meaning 'rarely', and 'expressed' is derived from Latin 'expressus', meaning 'pressed out'.
Historical Evolution
'Seldan' transformed into Middle English 'seldom', and 'expressus' evolved into the modern English 'expressed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely', and 'expressed' meant 'pressed out'. Together, they convey the idea of something rarely articulated.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely or infrequently articulated or communicated.
His seldom-expressed opinions surprised everyone at the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/06/21 17:56