seldom-offered
|sel-dom-of-fered|
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/ˈsɛldəm ˈɔfərd/
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/ˈsɛldəm ˈɒfəd/
rarely available
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-offered' originates from the combination of 'seldom,' meaning 'rarely,' and 'offered,' meaning 'presented or made available.'
Historical Evolution
'seldom' comes from Old English 'seldan,' and 'offered' comes from Latin 'offerre,' meaning 'to present.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'offered' meant 'presented.' The combination retains the original meanings, emphasizing rarity in availability.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely provided or made available.
The seldom-offered opportunity to study abroad was a dream come true for her.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 14:38