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- [ri-hurs]
- /rɪˈhɜrs/
- /ˌʌn.rɪ.ˈhɜːst/
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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