seldom-provided
|sel-dom-pro-vid-ed|
C1
/ˈsɛldəm prəˈvaɪdɪd/
rarely supplied
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-provided' originates from the combination of 'seldom' and 'provided', where 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'provided' meant 'supplied'.
Historical Evolution
'seldom' changed from Old English 'seldan' and 'provided' from Latin 'providere', eventually forming the modern English compound 'seldom-provided'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'provided' meant 'supplied', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely or infrequently supplied or made available.
The seldom-provided resources were finally distributed to the community.
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Last updated: 2025/04/26 10:36