taskmaster
|task-mas-ter|
B2
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/ˈtæskˌmæstər/
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/ˈtɑːskˌmɑːstə/
strict supervisor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'taskmaster' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'taskemaster,' where 'taske' meant 'task' and 'master' meant 'one who has control or authority.'
Historical Evolution
'taskemaster' transformed into the modern English word 'taskmaster' through the influence of Old English and Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who assigns tasks,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a strict or demanding supervisor.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who imposes a task or burdens others with work, often in a strict or demanding manner.
The new manager was known as a tough taskmaster.
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Last updated: 2025/03/22 21:36