mastery — comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæstəri/
Example Sentences
- After 10,000 hours of practice, his piano mastery was so complete that even his cat started applauding.
- The chef's mastery of spices transformed simple ingredients into culinary magic.
- Her mastery of procrastination was legendary - she could delay anything until tomorrow became next year.
mastery
NOUN[/ˈmæstəri/]
comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or activity
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'maistrie' meaning skill or command, derived from Latin 'magister' meaning master or teacher. The suffix '-y' converts the noun to an abstract quality.
Breakdown
master (one with authority or skill) + -y (suffix forming nouns of state or quality) = mastery
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📝Examples
“After 10,000 hours of practice, his piano mastery was so complete that even his cat started applauding.”
“The chef's mastery of spices transformed simple ingredients into culinary magic.”
“Her mastery of procrastination was legendary - she could delay anything until tomorrow became next year.”
“Students must show mastery of basic concepts before advancing to the next level.”
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