sophistication — the quality of being sophisticated; great knowledge or experience
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being sophisticated; great knowledge or experience
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- The vampire's sophistication was ruined when he couldn't figure out how to use a smartphone.
- Her sophistication in wine tasting impressed the sommelier.
- The sophistication of AI chatbots sometimes makes us forget we're talking to machines.
sophistication
NOUN[/səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃn/]
the quality of being sophisticated; great knowledge or experience
Her sophistication shows in every careful gesture at the gallery opening.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Late Latin 'sophisticatus' (adulterated, corrupted), derived from 'sophista' meaning sophist or wise man. The word evolved through Old French and Middle English to acquire its modern meaning of refined knowledge and worldly experience.
Breakdown
sophistic- (from Latin sophista, wise man) + -ation (suffix forming nouns of action or result) = sophistication
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📝Examples
“The vampire's sophistication was ruined when he couldn't figure out how to use a smartphone.”
“Her sophistication in wine tasting impressed the sommelier.”
“The sophistication of AI chatbots sometimes makes us forget we're talking to machines.”
“Despite his sophistication in business, he still asks his mom to order pizza for him.”
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