acknowledged
Translation
recognised, accepted, well-known
Examples
She is an acknowledged expert in her field.
She is an acknowledged expert in her field.
Grammar Patterns
((an acknowledged + [noun])) a recognised/accepted [noun] She is an acknowledged expert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: recognised, accepted, established; Antonyms: unknown, unrecognised
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'acknowledge', used as an adjective to describe a state of being recognised.
Memory Tips
The '-ed' ending shows it's a state resulting from an action. Someone's knowledge has been acknowledged by others.