uninstructed
|un/in/struct/ed|
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/ˌʌnɪnˈstrʌktɪd/
(instruct)
teach or direct
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uninstructed' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'instruct,' which comes from Latin 'instruere,' meaning 'to build or prepare.'
Historical Evolution
'instruere' transformed into the Old French word 'instruire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'instruct' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to build or prepare,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to teach or educate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking knowledge or education; not having been taught or instructed.
The uninstructed child struggled with the complex math problem.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45