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noun

ac·ry·late

ˈa-krə-ˌlāt

Definition

a salt or ester of acrylic acid
acrylic resin

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

borrowed from French, from (acide) acrylique acrylic entry 1 + -ate -ate entry 1

experienced

adjective

ex·pe·ri·enced

ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st

Definition

made skillful or wise through experience practiced //an experienced driver

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

accomplished ace adept compleat complete consummate crack crackerjack educated expert good great master masterful masterly practiced (also practised) professed proficient skilled skillful versed veteran virtuoso

Antonyms

amateur amateurish inexperienced inexpert jackleg unprofessional unseasoned unskilled unskillful

Examples

//The job calls for someone who is more experienced.
//for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

experience entry 1 + -ed entry 1

experienced

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor //for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon
Synonyms

accomplished ace adept compleat complete consummate crack crackerjack educated expert good great master masterful masterly practiced (also practised) professed proficient skilled skillful versed veteran virtuoso
Related Words

adroit clever deft dexterous (also dextrous) handy slick sure-handed
gifted talented
polished refined
effective effectual efficient workmanlike
able capable competent employable fit fitted habile qualified
knowledgeable schooled taught trained tutored
all-around (also all-round) well-rounded
long-term old
multiskilled multitalented
Near Antonyms

incapable incompetent inept unable unfit unfitted unqualified weak
artless crude rude
ineffective ineffectual inefficient
talentless ungifted untalented
ignorant unschooled untaught untrained untutored
beginning green inexperienced new raw unseasoned untested untried would-be
primitive rough unpolished
awkward clumsy ham-fisted ham-handed heavy-handed
Antonyms

amateur amateurish inexperienced inexpert jackleg unprofessional unseasoned unskilled unskillful

verb

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

past tense of experience

to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it //eventually we all have to experience the loss of a loved one
Synonyms
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noun
ac·ry·late
ˈa-krə-ˌlāt
- a salt or ester of acrylic acid
- acrylic resin
Definition
- a salt or ester of acrylic acid
- acrylic resin

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

borrowed from French, from (acide) acrylique acrylic entry 1 + -ate -ate entry 1

experienced

adjective

ex·pe·ri·enced

ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st

Definition

made skillful or wise through experience practiced //an experienced driver

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

amateur amateurish inexperienced inexpert jackleg unprofessional unseasoned unskilled unskillful

Examples

//The job calls for someone who is more experienced.
//for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

experience entry 1 + -ed entry 1

experienced

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor //for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon
Synonyms

accomplished ace adept compleat complete consummate crack crackerjack educated expert good great master masterful masterly practiced (also practised) professed proficient skilled skillful versed veteran virtuoso
Related Words

adroit clever deft dexterous (also dextrous) handy slick sure-handed
gifted talented
polished refined
effective effectual efficient workmanlike
able capable competent employable fit fitted habile qualified
knowledgeable schooled taught trained tutored
all-around (also all-round) well-rounded
long-term old
multiskilled multitalented
Near Antonyms

incapable incompetent inept unable unfit unfitted unqualified weak
artless crude rude
ineffective ineffectual inefficient
talentless ungifted untalented
ignorant unschooled untaught untrained untutored
beginning green inexperienced new raw unseasoned untested untried would-be
primitive rough unpolished
awkward clumsy ham-fisted ham-handed heavy-handed
Antonyms

amateur amateurish inexperienced inexpert jackleg unprofessional unseasoned unskilled unskillful

verb

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

past tense of experience

to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it //eventually we all have to experience the loss of a loved one
Synonyms
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noun
ac·ry·late
ˈa-krə-ˌlāt
- a salt or ester of acrylic acid
- acrylic resin
Definition
- a salt or ester of acrylic acid
- acrylic resin

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

borrowed from French, from (acide) acrylique acrylic entry 1 + -ate -ate entry 1

experienced

adjective

ex·pe·ri·enced

ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st

Definition

made skillful or wise through experience practiced //an experienced driver

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

amateur amateurish inexperienced inexpert jackleg unprofessional unseasoned unskilled unskillful

Examples

//The job calls for someone who is more experienced.
//for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

experience entry 1 + -ed entry 1

experienced

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor //for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon
Synonyms

accomplished ace adept compleat complete consummate crack crackerjack educated expert good great master masterful masterly practiced (also practised) professed proficient skilled skillful versed veteran virtuoso
Related Words

adroit clever deft dexterous (also dextrous) handy slick sure-handed
gifted talented
polished refined
effective effectual efficient workmanlike
able capable competent employable fit fitted habile qualified
knowledgeable schooled taught trained tutored
all-around (also all-round) well-rounded
long-term old
multiskilled multitalented
Near Antonyms

incapable incompetent inept unable unfit unfitted unqualified weak
artless crude rude
ineffective ineffectual inefficient
talentless ungifted untalented
ignorant unschooled untaught untrained untutored
beginning green inexperienced new raw unseasoned untested untried would-be
primitive rough unpolished
awkward clumsy ham-fisted ham-handed heavy-handed
Antonyms

amateur amateurish inexperienced inexpert jackleg unprofessional unseasoned unskilled unskillful

verb

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

past tense of experience

to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it //eventually we all have to experience the loss of a loved one
Synonyms
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noun
ac·ry·late
ˈa-krə-ˌlāt
- a salt or ester of acrylic acid
- acrylic resin
Definition
- a salt or ester of acrylic acid
- acrylic resin

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

borrowed from French, from (acide) acrylique acrylic entry 1 + -ate -ate entry 1

experienced

adjective

ex·pe·ri·enced

ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st

Definition

made skillful or wise through experience practiced //an experienced driver

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

amateur amateurish inexperienced inexpert jackleg unprofessional unseasoned unskilled unskillful

Examples

//The job calls for someone who is more experienced.
//for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

experience entry 1 + -ed entry 1

experienced

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor //for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon
Synonyms

accomplished ace adept compleat complete consummate crack crackerjack educated expert good great master masterful masterly practiced (also practised) professed proficient skilled skillful versed veteran virtuoso
Related Words

adroit clever deft dexterous (also dextrous) handy slick sure-handed
gifted talented
polished refined
effective effectual efficient workmanlike
able capable competent employable fit fitted habile qualified
knowledgeable schooled taught trained tutored
all-around (also all-round) well-rounded
long-term old
multiskilled multitalented
Near Antonyms

incapable incompetent inept unable unfit unfitted unqualified weak
artless crude rude
ineffective ineffectual inefficient
talentless ungifted untalented
ignorant unschooled untaught untrained untutored
beginning green inexperienced new raw unseasoned untested untried would-be
primitive rough unpolished
awkward clumsy ham-fisted ham-handed heavy-handed
Antonyms

amateur amateurish inexperienced inexpert jackleg unprofessional unseasoned unskilled unskillful

verb

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

past tense of experience

to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it //eventually we all have to experience the loss of a loved one
Synonyms