masterwork
|mas-ter-work|
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/ˈmæstərˌwɜrk/
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/ˈmɑːstəˌwɜːk/
supreme achievement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'masterwork' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'maisterwerk,' where 'maister' meant 'master' and 'werk' meant 'work.'
Historical Evolution
'maisterwerk' transformed into the modern English word 'masterwork' through the influence of Old English and Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a work done by a master,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a supreme intellectual or artistic achievement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a work done with extraordinary skill, especially a supreme intellectual or artistic achievement.
The painting is considered a masterwork of the Renaissance period.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 10:37