Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kooduh me-truh]
- /kudə ˈmɛ trə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kooduh me-truh]
- /kudə ˈmɛ trə/
Definitions of coup de maitre words
- noun coup de maitre a masterstroke; stroke of genius 3
- noun plural coup de maitre a master stroke. 1
- noun coup de maitre Masterstroke. 0
- noun coup de maitre (surgery) Introduction of a catheter into the bladder via the urethra. 0
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Parts of speech for Coup de maitre
noun
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pronoun
preposition
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exclamation
coup de maitre popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
coup de maitre usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coup de maitre
noun coup de maitre
- action — Action is doing something for a particular purpose.
- plot — a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose: a plot to overthrow the government.
- revolution — an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed.
- overthrow — to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish: to overthrow a tyrant.
- stratagem — a plan, scheme, or trick for surprising or deceiving an enemy.
Antonyms for coup de maitre
noun coup de maitre
- failure — an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success: His effort ended in failure. The campaign was a failure.
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