The term 'rarely-provided' is a compound adjective formed from 'rarely,' meaning 'not often,' and 'provided,' the past participle of 'provide,' which originates from Latin 'providere,' meaning 'to foresee or supply.'

'Rarely' comes from Middle English 'rarelī,' while 'provided' evolved from the Latin 'providere' through Old French 'proveer.'

Initially, 'provide' meant 'to foresee or supply,' and 'rarely' meant 'not often.' Combined, they describe something not often supplied.