seldom-instructed
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/ˈsɛldəm ɪnˈstrʌktɪd/
rarely educated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-instructed' originates from the combination of 'seldom,' meaning 'rarely,' and 'instructed,' meaning 'taught or educated.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'seldom-instructed' combines the Old English 'seldan' (rarely) with the past participle 'instructed' from Latin 'instructus.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'rarely taught,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having received little or infrequent instruction or education.
The seldom-instructed child struggled with basic arithmetic.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 05:20