experienced
|ex-per-i-enced|
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/ɪkˈspɪriənst/
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/ɪkˈspɪəriənst/
(experience)
knowledge through involvement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'experienced' originates from the Latin word 'experientia', where 'experiri' meant 'to try or test'.
Historical Evolution
'experientia' transformed into the Old French word 'experience', and eventually became the modern English word 'experience'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to try or test something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having knowledge or skill'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'experience'.
He experienced a lot during his travels.
Adjective 1
having gained knowledge or skill in a particular field over time.
She is an experienced teacher.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35