How Do You Spell ULTRACREPIDATE?

Pronunciation: [ˌʊltɹɐkɹˈɛpɪdˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "ultracrepidate" is a mouthful to say, but its spelling makes sense. The root word, "crepitate" means to make a rattling sound. "Ultra" means beyond or extreme. When combined, "ultracrepidate" means to criticize beyond one's knowledge or expertise. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ˌʌltrəˈkrepɪdeɪt/, with stress on the second syllable. The tricky "crep-" part is pronounced like "creep" with an "i" sound in the middle, followed by "uh" and "dayt" at the end.

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ULTRACREPIDATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Ultracrepidate is a verb that describes the act of offering opinions or making criticisms beyond one's area of expertise, particularly on subjects or matters beyond one's knowledge or experience. It implies a tendency to provide unsolicited advice or judgments where one lacks expert knowledge, often leading to errors or inaccuracies in the opinions offered.

    The term originates from Latin, with "ultra" meaning "beyond" or "outside of," and "crepidam" meaning "shoe" or "sandal." The word found its way into English vocabulary through the quote "Sutor, ne ultra crepidam," which translates to "Shoemaker, not above the sandal," attributed to the ancient Greek artist Apelles. The phrase served as a rebuke to a shoemaker who voiced criticism beyond his field of expertise when criticizing Apelles' painting.

    In modern usage, ultracrepidate refers to making judgments or giving unsolicited advice in areas or topics where one lacks the necessary knowledge or understanding. This behavior is often seen as inappropriate or unqualified, as it can lead to spreading misinformation, offering misguided advice, or disregarding the expertise of those better qualified. Ultracrepidation can be seen in various contexts, such as in discussions related to politics, medicine, science, art, or any domain where specialized knowledge is required.

Etymology of ULTRACREPIDATE

The word "ultracrepidate" is derived from the Latin phrase "ultra crepidam", which literally translates to "beyond the sole". It is believed to have originated from an incident involving the ancient Greek painter Apelles, who allegedly received a critique from a shoemaker. According to the story, Apelles overheard the shoemaker commenting on certain errors in the painter's work. Upon addressing the issues, the shoemaker reportedly continued to offer critique outside of his area of expertise, specifically regarding the depiction of legs. In response, Apelles advised the shoemaker to "ne sutor ultra crepidam", meaning "shoemaker, not above the sandal"! This phrase eventually evolved into "ultracrepidate" in English, which refers to someone who offers opinions or judgments on matters outside their realm of knowledge.

Conjugate verb Ultracrepidate

CONDITIONAL

I would ultracrepidate
you would ultracrepidate
he/she/it would ultracrepidate
we would ultracrepidate
they would ultracrepidate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be ultracrepidating
you would be ultracrepidating
he/she/it would be ultracrepidating
we would be ultracrepidating
they would be ultracrepidating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have ultracrepidate
you would have ultracrepidate
he/she/it would have ultracrepidate
we would have ultracrepidate
they would have ultracrepidate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been ultracrepidating
you would have been ultracrepidating
he/she/it would have been ultracrepidating
we would have been ultracrepidating
they would have been ultracrepidating

FUTURE

I will ultracrepidate
you will ultracrepidate
he/she/it will ultracrepidate
we will ultracrepidate
they will ultracrepidate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be ultracrepidating
you will be ultracrepidating
he/she/it will be ultracrepidating
we will be ultracrepidating
they will be ultracrepidating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have ultracrepidated
you will have ultracrepidated
he/she/it will have ultracrepidated
we will have ultracrepidated
they will have ultracrepidated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been ultracrepidating
you will have been ultracrepidating
he/she/it will have been ultracrepidating
we will have been ultracrepidating
they will have been ultracrepidating

IMPERATIVE

you ultracrepidate
we let´s ultracrepidate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to ultracrepidate

PAST

I ultracrepidated
you ultracrepidated
he/she/it ultracrepidated
we ultracrepidated
they ultracrepidated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was ultracrepidating
you were ultracrepidating
he/she/it was ultracrepidating
we were ultracrepidating
they were ultracrepidating

PAST PARTICIPLE

ultracrepidated

PAST PERFECT

I had ultracrepidated
you had ultracrepidated
he/she/it had ultracrepidated
we had ultracrepidated
they had ultracrepidated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been ultracrepidating
you had been ultracrepidating
he/she/it had been ultracrepidating
we had been ultracrepidating
they had been ultracrepidating

PRESENT

I ultracrepidate
you ultracrepidate
he/she/it ultracrepidates
we ultracrepidate
they ultracrepidate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am ultracrepidating
you are ultracrepidating
he/she/it is ultracrepidating
we are ultracrepidating
they are ultracrepidating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

ultracrepidating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have ultracrepidated
you have ultracrepidated
he/she/it has ultracrepidated
we have ultracrepidated
they have ultracrepidated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been ultracrepidating
you have been ultracrepidating
he/she/it has been ultracrepidating
we have been ultracrepidating
they have been ultracrepidating