first-time
|first/time|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈfɜrstˌtaɪm/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɜːstˌtaɪm/
initial occurrence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'first-time' originates from the combination of 'first' and 'time', where 'first' meant 'preceding all others in time or order' and 'time' referred to 'a point or period when something occurs'.
Historical Evolution
'first-time' evolved from the Old English 'fyrst' and 'tīma', eventually becoming the modern English term 'first-time'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the first occurrence of an event', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that is happening or being done for the first time.
She was nervous about her first-time performance on stage.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41