mastership
mastership · masterships
The state or office of a masterThe state or office of a master.
Meaning
5 senses(countable, uncountable)The state or office of a master.
the position of master
(countable, uncountable)Mastery: dominion, superiority, control.
(countable, uncountable)Superior skill; expertness.
the skill of a master
(countable, uncountable)A title of respect, sometimes ironic.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)Chief work; masterpiece.
Origin
From Middle English masterchippe, maisterschipe, equivalent to master + -ship. Compare DutFrom Middle English masterchippe, maisterschipe, equivalent to master + -ship. Compare Dutch meesterschap, German Meisterschaft.
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Forms
plural: masterships| Singular | mastership |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable