seldom-separated
|sel-dom-sep-a-rated|
B2
/ˈsɛldəm ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
rarely apart
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-separated' originates from the combination of 'seldom,' meaning 'rarely,' and 'separated,' meaning 'divided or disconnected.'
Historical Evolution
'seldom' comes from Old English 'seldan,' and 'separated' comes from Latin 'separatus.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'separated' meant 'divided,' and this combined meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely or infrequently separated.
The twins were seldom-separated, always seen together at school.
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Last updated: 2025/03/20 14:01