seldom-visited
|sel-dom-vis-it-ed|
B2
/ˈsɛldəm ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
rarely visited place
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-visited' is a compound adjective formed from 'seldom' (meaning 'rarely') and 'visited' (the past participle of 'visit').
Historical Evolution
'seldom' comes from Old English 'seldan' meaning 'rarely', and 'visit' comes from Latin 'visitare'. The combination as 'seldom-visited' is a modern English formation.
Meaning Changes
The meaning has remained consistent, describing something that is not often visited.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often visited; rarely frequented by people.
The seldom-visited island is home to many rare species.
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Last updated: 2025/07/30 18:27