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masterpiece

mas·ter·piece
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mas-ter-pees, mah-ster-]
    • /ˈmæs tərˌpis, ˈmɑ stər-/
    • /ˈmɑː.stə.piːs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mas-ter-pees, mah-ster-]
    • /ˈmæs tərˌpis, ˈmɑ stər-/

Definitions of masterpiece word

  • noun masterpiece a person's greatest piece of work, as in an art. 1
  • noun masterpiece anything done with masterly skill: a masterpiece of improvisation. 1
  • noun masterpiece a consummate example of skill or excellence of any kind: The chef's cake was a masterpiece. 1
  • noun masterpiece a piece made by a person aspiring to the rank of master in a guild or other craft organization as a proof of competence. 1
  • noun masterpiece A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship. 1
  • noun masterpiece art, music 1

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Origin of masterpiece

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; master + piece, modeled on Dutch meesterstuk, German Meisterstück

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Masterpiece

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

masterpiece popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

masterpiece usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for masterpiece

noun masterpiece

  • monument — something erected in memory of a person, event, etc., as a building, pillar, or statue: the Washington Monument.
  • treasure — wealth or riches stored or accumulated, especially in the form of precious metals, money, jewels, or plate.
  • jewel — a female given name.
  • gem — a cut and polished precious stone or pearl fine enough for use in jewelry.
  • classic — A classic example of a thing or situation has all the features which you expect such a thing or situation to have.

Antonyms for masterpiece

noun masterpiece

  • worst — in ill health; sick: He felt badly.

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See also

Matching words

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