inartistic
|in-ar-tis-tic|
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/ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
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/ˌɪnɑːˈtɪstɪk/
lacking artistic qualities
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inartistic' originates from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'artistic', which comes from the Latin 'artisticus', meaning 'pertaining to art'.
Historical Evolution
'artisticus' transformed into the English word 'artistic', and with the addition of the prefix 'in-', it became 'inartistic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to art', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking artistic qualities'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking artistic qualities or appreciation for art.
His inartistic approach to the project was evident in the final result.
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Last updated: 2025/03/02 09:51