Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
absolute-beginner
Noun
/ˈæb.sə.luːt bɪˈɡɪn.ər/
Definition
A person who is new to a particular subject, field, or activity and has little or no experience or knowledge in it.
Examples
- As an absolute-beginner in photography, she took a class to learn the fundamentals.
- He is an absolute-beginner when it comes to playing the guitar, having never picked one up before.
Meaning
The term describes someone starting from the very basics of a topic or skill.
Synonyms
- novice
- learner
- newbie
- rookie
