seldom-stated
|sel-dom-stat-ed|
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/ˈsɛldəm ˈsteɪtɪd/
rarely expressed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-stated' originates from the combination of 'seldom' and 'stated', where 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'stated' meant 'expressed or declared'.
Historical Evolution
'seldom' changed from Old English 'seldan' meaning 'rarely', and 'stated' from Middle English 'stat', eventually forming the modern English compound 'seldom-stated'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'stated' meant 'expressed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely expressed or mentioned.
The seldom-stated rule was finally brought to light during the meeting.
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