novice

Definition of novice in English English dictionary: A beginner; one who is not very familiar or experienced in a particular subject
I'm only a novice at coding, and my programs frequently have bugs that more experienced programmers wouldn't make.; A new member of a religious order accepted on a conditional basis, prior to confirmation
The sisterhood required that prospective novices take an introductory course before applying to join the order.; a beginner in any business or occupation; {n} one unlearned or unskilled, a beginner; beginner; someone new to a field or activity; A novice is someone who has been doing a job or other activity for only a short time and so is not experienced at it. I'm a novice at these things, Lieutenant. You're the professional As a novice writer, this is something I'm interested in; For dogs which have not won 3 First Prizes at any show (Minor Puppy, Special Minor Puppy, Puppy and Special Puppy classes excepted whether restricted or not); {i} beginner, inexperienced person, trainee; Someone who is just learning the Internet, who needs to spend time and build skills through exploration and guided discovery; A man or woman preparing, in a formal period of trial and formation called a novitiate, for membership in an institute of consecrated life The novitiate lasts a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 24 months; at its conclusion, the novice professes temporary promises or vows of poverty, chastity and obedience Norms require that certain periods of time be spent in the house of novitiate; periods of apostolic work are also required, to acquaint the novice with the apostolate(s) of the institute A novice is not bound by the obligations of the professed members of the institute, is free to leave at any time, and may be discharged at the discretion of competent superiors The superior of a novice is a master of novices or director of formation; One newly received into the church, or one newly converted to the Christian faith; (Gr Dokimos) An individual who accepted the monastic life, undergoing a period of probation in preparation for taking his vows; woman or man who has entered a monastery but has not yet taken final vows; someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows; A player who is new to chess; A new student; Riders not yet having won 3 blue ribbons in this class (note, smaller shows may have different limits of blue ribbons for this class); One who enters a religious house, whether of monks or nuns, as a probationist; inexperienced player; Like a novice; becoming a novice; One who is new in any business, profession, or calling; one unacquainted or unskilled; one yet in the rudiments; a beginner; a tyro; A/ A beginner b/ Usually one who has not won a prize by placing first, second, or third in an individual competition; In a monastery or convent, a novice is a person who is preparing to become a monk or nun; A fencer not placed in the top three positions
a novice: rookie
a novice: novitiate
novices: plural of novice

novice

Hyphenation

no·vice

Turkish pronunciation

nävıs

Synonyms

amateur, greenhorn, learner, neophyte, newbie, apprentice, beginner, colt, convert, cub, first of may, fledgling, gremlin, know from nothing, mark

Antonyms

expert, professional

Pronunciation

/ˈnävəs/ /ˈnɑːvəs/

Etymology

() From Middle English Old French Latin novicius, later novitius (“new, newly arrived”), in Middle Latin as a noun, novicius, masculine, novicia (“feminine, one who has newly entered a monastery or a convent”) novus (“new”).

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