seldom-requested
|sel-dom-re-quest-ed|
C1
/ˈsɛldəm rɪˈkwɛstɪd/
rarely asked for
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-requested' originates from the combination of 'seldom' and 'request,' where 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'request' meant 'to ask for.'
Historical Evolution
'seldom' changed from Old English 'seldan' meaning 'rarely,' and 'request' from Old French 'requeste,' eventually forming the modern English term 'seldom-requested.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely,' and 'request' meant 'to ask for,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often asked for or demanded.
The seldom-requested book was finally taken off the library shelves.
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Last updated: 2025/03/15 09:54