ausgeübter

The German adjective **"ausgeübter"** is the comparative form of the past participle **"ausgeübt"** (from the verb *ausüben*, meaning "to exercise" or "to practice"). It is primarily used in the context of describing something that has been practiced, performed, or carried out to a greater extent than another comparable thing.

The term originates from the verb *ausüben*, which itself is derived from the prefix *aus-* (meaning "out," "thoroughly," or "completely") combined with the verb *üben* ("to practice" or "to exercise"). While *ausgeübt* serves as a past participle, *ausgeübter* functions as a comparative adjective, often appearing in constructions such as *"der ausgeübtere Sportler"* ("the more experienced athlete") or *"eine ausgeübtere Fähigkeit"* ("a more practiced skill").

In modern German, *ausgeübter* is less commonly used in everyday speech compared to its participial form *ausgeübt*, which appears in passive constructions (e.g., *"die Fähigkeit wurde ausgeübt"*). The comparative form is more frequently encountered in formal or descriptive contexts, particularly in writing or when emphasizing degrees of proficiency, experience, or application.

The adjective follows standard German declension rules, adapting its endings based on gender, number, and case. For example, in the nominative singular masculine form, it appears as *"der ausgeübtere"*, while the feminine form is *"die ausgeübtere"*, and the neuter form is *"das ausgeübtere"*. In comparative constructions, it is often paired with the definite article or demonstrative pronouns to clarify the comparison.

While *ausgeübter* is grammatically correct, its usage may sometimes be replaced by more idiomatic alternatives, such as *"erfahrener"* ("experienced") or *"geübter"* ("practiced"), depending on the intended nuance. Its precise meaning depends on the broader context in which it is employed.