seldom-passed
|sel-dom-passed|
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/ˈsɛldəm-pæst/
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/ˈsɛldəm-pɑːst/
rarely traversed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-passed' is a compound word formed from 'seldom' and 'passed'. 'Seldom' originates from Old English 'seldan', meaning 'rarely', and 'passed' is the past participle of 'pass', originating from Latin 'passare', meaning 'to step'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'seldom-passed' combines the adjective 'seldom' with the past participle 'passed' to describe something that is rarely traversed.
Meaning Changes
The meaning has remained consistent, describing something that is not often crossed or used.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely traversed or crossed.
The seldom-passed trail was overgrown with weeds.
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Last updated: 2025/07/10 16:07