unusually-employed
|un-usual-ly-em-ployed|
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/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli ɪmˈplɔɪd/
(employ)
having paid work
Etymology
Etymology Information
'employ' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'emploier,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'ploier' meant 'to fold or bend.'
Historical Evolution
'emploier' transformed into the Middle English word 'employen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'employ.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fold or bend in,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make use of or engage in work.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
employed in a manner that is not common or typical.
She was unusually-employed in a role that combined both art and science.
Synonyms
Antonyms
commonly-employedtypically-employed
Last updated: 2025/07/07 12:11