seldom-watched
|sel-dom-watched|
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/ˈsɛldəm wɑːtʃt/
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/ˈsɛldəm wɒtʃt/
rarely viewed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-watched' originates from the combination of 'seldom' and 'watched', where 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'watched' meant 'observed'.
Historical Evolution
'seldom' changed from Old English word 'seldan' and 'watched' from Old English 'wæccan', eventually forming the modern English compound 'seldom-watched'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely' and 'watched' meant 'observed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not frequently viewed or observed.
The documentary was seldom-watched despite its critical acclaim.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 15:29