master
|mas/ter|
🇺🇸
/ˈmæstər/
🇬🇧
/ˈmɑːstə/
expert control
Etymology
'master' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'magister,' where 'magis' meant 'more' or 'greater.'
'magister' transformed into the Old French word 'maistre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'master' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'teacher' or 'one who has control,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'expert' and 'to become skilled.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who has control or authority over others, such as a teacher or employer.
The master of the house was away on business.
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Verb 1
to become skilled or proficient in the use of something.
She mastered the art of painting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39