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amateurishly-edited

|am-a-teur-ish-ly-ed-it-ed|

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/ˈæmətərɪʃli ˈɛdɪtɪd/

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/ˈæmətʃʊərɪʃli ˈɛdɪtɪd/

unskilled editing

Etymology
Etymology Information

'amateurishly-edited' originates from the word 'amateur,' which comes from the Latin word 'amator,' meaning 'lover,' combined with 'edit,' from the Latin 'editus,' meaning 'to put forth.'

Historical Evolution

'amateur' changed from the Old French word 'amateur' and eventually became the modern English word 'amateur.' 'Edit' evolved from the Latin 'editus' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'amateur' meant 'lover of something,' but over time it evolved to mean 'non-professional.' 'Edit' has largely retained its meaning of 'to prepare for publication.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

edited in a manner that lacks professional quality or skill.

The video was amateurishly-edited, with shaky camera work and poor sound quality.

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Last updated: 2025/04/13 05:26