learned
UK: lɜːnd | US: lɜːrnd
Definition
adj. having much knowledge acquired by study
adj. (of a person) showing profound knowledge
adj. (of a skill or behavior) acquired through training or experience
Structure
learn <to gain knowledge>ed <adjective suffix (past participle)>
Etymology
The word "learned" originates from the Old English "leornian," meaning "to acquire knowledge." The suffix "-ed" was added to form the past participle, which later evolved into an adjective describing someone who has acquired knowledge through study. The transition from a verb to an adjective reflects the natural progression of language, where actions (learning) become descriptors (learned individuals).
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