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- [mas-tuh-ree, mah-stuh-]
- /ˈmæs tə ri, ˈmɑ stə-/
- /ˈmɑː.stər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mas-tuh-ree, mah-stuh-]
- /ˈmæs tə ri, ˈmɑ stə-/
Definitions of mastery word
- noun plural mastery command or grasp, as of a subject: a mastery of Italian. 1
- noun plural mastery superiority or victory: mastery over one's enemies. 1
- noun plural mastery the act of mastering. 1
- noun plural mastery expert skill or knowledge. 1
- noun plural mastery the state of being master; power of command or control. 1
- noun mastery Comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or accomplishment. 1
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Origin of mastery
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; master + -y3; replacing Middle English maistrie < Old French
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Mastery
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mastery popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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".
mastery usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mastery
noun mastery
- dexterity — Dexterity is skill in using your hands, or sometimes your mind.
- prowess — exceptional valor, bravery, or ability, especially in combat or battle.
- knowledge — acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation; general erudition: knowledge of many things.
- familiarity — thorough knowledge or mastery of a thing, subject, etc.
- understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
Antonyms for mastery
noun mastery
- clumsiness — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.
- inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- misinterpretation — An instance of misinterpreting.
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See also
Matching words
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