seldom-obtainable
|sel-dom-ob-tain-a-ble|
C1
/ˈsɛldəm əbˈteɪnəbl/
rarely acquired
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-obtainable' originates from the combination of 'seldom' and 'obtainable', where 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'obtainable' meant 'able to be acquired'.
Historical Evolution
'seldom' comes from Old English 'seldan', and 'obtainable' is derived from the Latin 'obtinere', meaning 'to hold or possess'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'obtainable' meant 'able to be acquired'. The combination emphasizes the rarity of acquisition.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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