seldom-supplied
|sel-dom-sup-plied|
C1
/ˈsɛldəm səˈplaɪd/
rarely provided
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-supplied' originates from the combination of 'seldom' and 'supplied', where 'seldom' means 'not often' and 'supplied' means 'provided'.
Historical Evolution
'seldom' changed from Old English 'seldan' meaning 'rarely', and 'supplied' from Latin 'supplere', meaning 'to fill up'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'supplied' meant 'provided', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often provided or made available.
The rare mineral is seldom-supplied in the market.
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Last updated: 2025/05/09 00:33