What is what does seldom mean?

Seldom means infrequent or happening rarely. It refers to something that happens only occasionally or rarely, and not frequently. It is the opposite of often or commonly, and implies that something does not occur as regularly or frequently as expected or desired. Seldom can also imply something that is unusual or atypical. It is an adjective and is commonly used to describe events, situations, or actions that occur only occasionally or rarely, such as a seldom opportunity, a seldom coincidence, or a seldom occurrence.