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expert's

|ex/pert's|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˈɛkspərts/

🇬🇧

/ˈɛkspəts/

(expert)

specialized knowledge

Base FormPluralNounAdjective
expertexpertsexpertisenon-expert
Etymology
Etymology Information

'expert' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'expertus', where 'ex-' meant 'out of' and 'peritus' meant 'experienced'.

Historical Evolution

'expertus' transformed into the Old French word 'expert', and eventually became the modern English word 'expert'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'experienced or tried', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person with a high level of knowledge or skill'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

possessive form of 'expert', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with an expert.

The expert's opinion was highly valued.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/02/02 06:50