seldom-shifted
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/ˈsɛldəm ˈʃɪftɪd/
rarely changed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-shifted' originates from the combination of 'seldom' and 'shifted', where 'seldom' means 'rarely' and 'shifted' means 'changed'.
Historical Evolution
'seldom' from Old English 'seldan' meaning 'rarely', combined with 'shifted' from Middle English 'shiften', meaning 'to change'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'rarely changed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely changed or altered.
The seldom-shifted policy has been in place for decades.
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Last updated: 2025/06/06 11:18