seldom-formed
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/ˈsɛldəm fɔrmd/
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/ˈsɛldəm fɔːmd/
rarely created
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-formed' originates from the combination of 'seldom,' meaning 'rarely,' and 'formed,' meaning 'created or developed.'
Historical Evolution
'seldom' comes from Old English 'seldan,' and 'formed' comes from Old English 'geformed.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'formed' meant 'created,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely or infrequently created or developed.
The seldom-formed crystals were a rare find in the cave.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 22:25