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- [krafts-muh n, krahfts-]
- /ˈkræfts mən, ˈkrɑfts-/
- /ˈkrɑːfts.mən.ʃɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krafts-muh n, krahfts-]
- /ˈkræfts mən, ˈkrɑfts-/
Definitions of craftsmanship word
- uncountable noun craftsmanship Craftsmanship is the skill that someone uses when they make beautiful things with their hands. 3
- uncountable noun craftsmanship Craftsmanship is the quality that something has when it is beautiful and has been very carefully made. 3
- noun plural craftsmanship a person who practices or is highly skilled in a craft; artisan. 1
- noun plural craftsmanship an artist. 1
- noun craftsmanship See -man. 1
- noun craftsmanship Skill in a particular craft. 1
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Origin of craftsmanship
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English craftes man man of skill, earlier craftman; compare Old English cræftiga craftsman, workman (derivative of cræftig crafty)
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Parts of speech for Craftsmanship
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
craftsmanship popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
craftsmanship usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for craftsmanship
noun craftsmanship
- craft — You can refer to a boat, a spacecraft, or an aircraft as a craft.
- profession — a vocation requiring knowledge of some department of learning or science: the profession of teaching. Compare learned profession.
- dexterity — Dexterity is skill in using your hands, or sometimes your mind.
- artistry — Artistry is the creative skill of an artist, writer, actor, or musician.
- knowledge — acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation; general erudition: knowledge of many things.
Antonyms for craftsmanship
noun craftsmanship
- avocation — Your avocation is a job or activity that you do because you are interested in it, rather than to earn your living.
- inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.
- incapacity — lack of ability, qualification, or strength; incapability.
- ineptitude — quality or condition of being inept.
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
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