experienced — having knowledge or skill in a particular job or activity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having knowledge or skill in a particular job or activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
Example Sentences
- The experienced barista made my coffee so perfectly that I forgot my own name from caffeine shock.
- We need an experienced programmer for this project.
- My experienced grandmother can cook a five-course meal while solving crossword puzzles.
experienced
ADJECTIVE[/ɪkˈspɪriənst/]
having knowledge or skill in a particular job or activity
having knowledge or skill in a particular job or activity
The experienced detective referenced how past cases influenced the truth!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'experiri', meaning 'to try' or 'to experience'. The word evolved to denote knowledge and skills accumulated through numerous trials and errors, much like wisdom refined through repeated experimentation.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + -periri (to try, attempt) + -ence (state or quality) + -ed (past participle). The root 'experiri' combines 'ex-' (thoroughly) with 'periri' (to try), forming the basis for the noun 'experience' and its adjectival past participle form 'experienced'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The experienced barista made my coffee so perfectly that I forgot my own name from caffeine shock.”
“We need an experienced programmer for this project.”
“My experienced grandmother can cook a five-course meal while solving crossword puzzles.”
“The company prefers to hire experienced candidates.”
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