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unrehearsed

re·hearse
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-hurs]
    • /rɪˈhɜrs/
    • /ˌʌn.rɪ.ˈhɜːst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-hurs]
    • /rɪˈhɜrs/

Definitions of unrehearsed word

  • verb with object unrehearsed to practice (a musical composition, a play, a speech, etc.) in private prior to a public presentation. 1
  • verb with object unrehearsed to drill or train (an actor, musician, etc.) by rehearsal, as for some performance or part. 1
  • verb with object unrehearsed to relate the facts or particulars of; recount. 1
  • verb without object unrehearsed to rehearse a play, part, etc.; participate in a rehearsal. 1
  • adjective unrehearsed spontaneous, not prepared 1
  • adjective unrehearsed Unrehearsed activities or performances have not been prepared, planned, or practised beforehand. 0

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Origin of unrehearsed

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English rehersen, rehercen < Middle French rehercier to repeat, equivalent to re- re- + hercier to strike, harrow (derivative of herce, herse a harrow); see hearse

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Parts of speech for Unrehearsed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unrehearsed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

unrehearsed usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unrehearsed

adv unrehearsed

  • ad libitum — (to be performed) at the performer's discretion

adj unrehearsed

  • ad-lib — If you ad-lib something in a play or a speech, you say something which has not been planned or written beforehand.
  • at will — If you can do something at will, you can do it when you want and as much as you want.
  • autoschediastic — offhand, with little forethought or preparation
  • band-aid — A Band-Aid is a small piece of sticky tape that you use to cover small cuts or wounds on your body.
  • by ear — without reading from written music

adjective unrehearsed

  • extemporaneous — Spoken or done without preparation.
  • extemporary — Extemporaneous.
  • extempore — Spoken or done without preparation.
  • extraordinaire — Outstanding or remarkable in a particular capacity.
  • impromptu — made or done without previous preparation: an impromptu address to the unexpected crowds.

adverb unrehearsed

  • extemporaneously — In an extemporaneous manner; without prior preparation or planning.

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