seldom-led
|sel-dom-led|
C1
/ˈsɛldəm-lɛd/
rarely guided
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-led' is a compound word formed from 'seldom' and 'led'. 'Seldom' originates from Old English 'seldan', meaning 'rarely', and 'led' is the past participle of 'lead', from Old English 'lædan', meaning 'to guide'.
Historical Evolution
'Seldan' evolved into 'seldom' in Middle English, and 'lædan' became 'lead'. The compound 'seldom-led' is a modern formation.
Meaning Changes
The meaning of 'seldom' as 'rarely' has remained consistent, while 'led' has always meant 'guided'. The compound suggests infrequent guidance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely guided or directed by others.
The seldom-led team managed to achieve great results on their own.
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