seldom-moved
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C1
/ˈsɛldəm muːvd/
rarely affected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-moved' originates from the combination of 'seldom,' meaning 'rarely,' and 'moved,' meaning 'to change position or be affected.'
Historical Evolution
'seldom' comes from Old English 'seldan,' meaning 'rarely,' and 'moved' from Latin 'movere,' meaning 'to move.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'moved' meant 'to change position.' The combination retains the original meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely or infrequently moved or affected.
The old statue was seldom-moved from its original place.
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Last updated: 2025/05/19 04:45