Unstudied: meaning, definitions and examples

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unstudied

 

[ ʌnˈstʌdid ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

not studied

The term 'unstudied' refers to something that has not been examined or analyzed through study. It often describes subjects, topics, or areas of knowledge that remain unexplored in an academic or thorough sense. Additionally, it can relate to practices or skills that have not been practiced or learned. In many cases, unstudied phenomena may be overlooked or underestimated, as they lack the attention typically given to more researched areas.

Synonyms

neglected, unexamined, unexplored, uninvestigated

Examples of usage

  • The unstudied aspects of the theory remain controversial.
  • Many unstudied regions still hold valuable ecological secrets.
  • His unstudied talents surprised everyone during the competition.
  • There are many unstudied languages that need preservation.

Translations

Translations of the word "unstudied" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não estudado

🇮🇳 अध्ययन नहीं किया गया

🇩🇪 unstudiert

🇮🇩 belum dipelajari

🇺🇦 недосліджений

🇵🇱 niewyszukany

🇯🇵 未学習の

🇫🇷 non étudié

🇪🇸 no estudiado

🇹🇷 çalışılmamış

🇰🇷 미학습의

🇸🇦 غير المدروس

🇨🇿 neprozkoumaný

🇸🇰 nepreskúmaný

🇨🇳 未学习的

🇸🇮 neučeno

🇮🇸 ómeðfarið

🇰🇿 оқылмаған

🇬🇪 არასწორი

🇦🇿 öyrənilməmiş

🇲🇽 no estudiado

Etymology

The word 'unstudied' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which means 'not', combined with the past participle of the verb 'study'. The term 'study' has its origins in the Latin 'studium', which translates to 'zeal' or 'care'. Over time, 'studium' was assimilated into Old French as 'estude', and from there, it made its way into Middle English as 'studie'. The prefix 'un-' is commonly used in English to create antonyms, indicating the absence of a quality. Therefore, 'unstudied' essentially conveys the notion of lacking inquiry or learning. This word has gained relevance in academic discourse, particularly in fields where certain topics require more attention and research.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,578 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.