Amature vs. Amateur

Published: 8 Jun, 2019

Which is correct: Amature or Amateur

How to spell Amateur?

Amateur

Correct Spelling

Amature

Incorrect Spelling

The main difference between Amature and Amateur is that the word Amature is generally be misspelled and the word Amateur means a person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science in a non-professional or unpaid manner.

Amature

An amateur, from French amateur "lover of", is generally considered a person who pursues a particular activity or field of study independently from their source of income. Amateurs and their pursuits are also described as popular, informal, self-taught, user-generated, DIY, and hobbyist.
Amateur

An amateur (French amateur "lover of", from Old French and ultimately from Latin amatorem nom. amator, "lover") is generally considered a person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science in a non-professional or unpaid manner.

Wikipedia

Amature (noun)
misspelling of amateur
Amature (noun)
misspelling of armature

Amateur (noun)
A lover of something.
Amateur (noun)
A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science as to music or painting; especially one who cultivates any study or art, from taste or attachment, without pursuing it professionally.
"The contest is only open to amateurs."
Amateur (noun)
Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.
"The entire thing was built by some amateurs with screwdrivers and plywood."
Amateur (adjective)
Non-professional.
Amateur (adjective)
Created, done, or populated by amateurs or non-professionals.
"amateur sports"
Amateur (adjective)
Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent.
"Duct tape is a sure sign of amateur workmanship."

Wiktionary

Amateur (noun)
A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science as to music or painting; esp. one who cultivates any study or art, from taste or attachment, without pursuing it professionally.

Webster Dictionary

Amateur (noun)
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
Amateur (noun)
does not play for pay
Amateur (adjective)
engaged in as a pastime;
"an amateur painter"
"gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals"
"recreational golfers"
"reading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulating"
"unpaid extras in the documentary"
Amateur (adjective)
lacking professional skill or expertise;
"a very amateurish job"
"inexpert but conscientious efforts"
"an unskilled painting"