art
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🇺🇸
/ɑrt/
🇬🇧
/ɑːt/
creative expression
Etymology
'art' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ars,' where 'ars' meant 'skill' or 'craft.'
'ars' transformed into the Old French word 'art,' and eventually became the modern English word 'art' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'skill' or 'craft,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'creative expression.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.
The museum has a vast collection of modern art.
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Noun 2
a skill at doing a specified thing, typically one acquired through practice.
The art of conversation is a valuable skill.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35