mastery

mas·tery

noun \ˈmas-t(ə-)rē\

Definition of MASTERY

1

a : the authority of a master : dominion b : the upper hand in a contest or competition : superiority, ascendancy

2

a : possession or display of great skill or technique b : skill or knowledge that makes one master of a subject : command

Examples of MASTERY

1. We were impressed by her mastery of the subject.
2. She achieved a complete mastery of French.
3. He struggled to gain mastery of his fears.

Origin of MASTERY

Middle English maistrie, from Anglo-French mestrie, maistrie, from meistre master

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to MASTERY

Synonyms: IQ, mastership, command, proficiency

Antonyms: impotence, impotency, powerlessness

Related Words: virtuosity; facility, hang; fluency, literacy; experience, expertise, know-how, practice (also practise), skill(s); acquaintance, familiarity, intimacy

Near Antonyms: incompetence, incompetency; ignorance, illiteracy, unfamiliarity

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