seldom-proposed
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/ˈsɛldəm prəˈpoʊzd/
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/ˈsɛldəm prəˈpəʊzd/
rarely suggested
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-proposed' originates from the combination of 'seldom,' an Old English word 'seldan,' meaning 'rarely,' and 'proposed,' from Latin 'proponere,' meaning 'to put forward.'
Historical Evolution
'seldan' evolved into 'seldom' in Middle English, and 'proponere' transformed into 'propose' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'propose' meant 'to put forward,' and these meanings have largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely suggested or put forward for consideration.
The seldom-proposed idea was finally discussed in the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 19:29