seldom-linked
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/ˈsɛldəm-lɪŋkt/
rarely connected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-linked' originates from the combination of 'seldom,' meaning 'rarely,' and 'linked,' meaning 'connected.'
Historical Evolution
'seldom' comes from Old English 'seldan,' and 'linked' comes from Middle English 'linken,' which evolved from Old Norse 'hlekkr.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'linked' meant 'connected,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely connected or associated with something.
The two events are seldom-linked, despite occurring in the same region.
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Last updated: 2025/03/20 15:18