unpracticed
|un/prac/ticed|
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/ʌnˈpræktɪst/
lacking experience
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unpracticed' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'practiced', which comes from the Latin 'practicus', meaning 'practical'.
Historical Evolution
'practicus' transformed into the Old French word 'practiser', and eventually became the modern English word 'practice'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not having undergone practice', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not skilled or experienced in a particular activity or field.
He was unpracticed in public speaking.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40