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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