mastery
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.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
See Examples of MASTERY
- We were impressed by her mastery of the subject.
- She achieved a complete mastery of French.
- 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
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