Inepter: meaning, definitions and examples
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inepter
[ ɪˈnɛptər ]
obsolete term
The term 'inepter' is an extremely rare and mostly obsolete noun. It refers to a person who lacks intelligence or sense; a fool. It is derived from the word 'inept', which also denotes a lack of skill or judgment. In modern usage, it is seldom encountered and is generally replaced by more contemporary terms describing foolishness or incompetence.
Synonyms
dunce, fool, idiot, ignoramus, simpleton
Examples of usage
- Don't be such an inepter when making decisions.
- The critics called the actions of the committee inepter.
- She acted like an inepter, ignoring all the advice given to her.
Translations
Translations of the word "inepter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inepto
🇮🇳 अयोग्य
🇩🇪 unfähig
🇮🇩 tidak cakap
🇺🇦 нездатний
🇵🇱 niezdolny
🇯🇵 不適切な
🇫🇷 inépt
🇪🇸 inepto
🇹🇷 yetersiz
🇰🇷 무능한
🇸🇦 غير كفء
🇨🇿 nekompetentní
🇸🇰 nekompetentný
🇨🇳 无能的
🇸🇮 neprimeren
🇮🇸 færnislaus
🇰🇿 қабілетсіз
🇬🇪 უბრალოდ უნიჭო
🇦🇿 bacarıqsız
🇲🇽 inepto
Word origin
The word 'inepter' is derived from 'inept', an English word that traces its roots back to Latin. The Latin term 'ineptus' means 'unfit', 'inept', or 'unsuitable'. Over time, 'inept' grew to describe not just a lack of fitness but also incompetence or foolishness. The suffix '-er' was added to form a noun that describes a person characterized by this ineptness. Throughout the history of the English language, many terms have faded from common usage, and 'inepter' is one among them, with its rarity making it almost non-existent in modern vocabulary. It reflects a time when a more elaborate vocabulary was often favored, but today, similar concepts are typically expressed with more straightforward synonyms.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,869, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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