seldom-noticed
|sel-dom-no-ticed|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈsɛldəm ˈnoʊtɪst/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɛldəm ˈnəʊtɪst/
rarely observed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-noticed' originates from the combination of 'seldom,' meaning 'rarely,' and 'noticed,' meaning 'observed or recognized.'
Historical Evolution
The word 'seldom' comes from Old English 'seldan,' and 'noticed' is derived from the Latin 'notitia,' meaning 'a being known.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'noticed' meant 'observed.' The combination retains the original meanings, emphasizing rarity in observation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely observed or recognized.
The beauty of the small village is seldom-noticed by tourists.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/03 12:20