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masterfully-crafted

|mas-ter-ful-ly-craft-ed|

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/ˈmæstərfəli ˈkræftɪd/

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/ˈmɑːstəfəli ˈkrɑːftɪd/

exceptional skill

Etymology
Etymology Information

'masterfully-crafted' originates from the combination of 'masterful' and 'crafted', where 'masterful' comes from 'master', meaning 'a person with the ability or power to control', and 'crafted' from 'craft', meaning 'to make or produce with skill'.

Historical Evolution

'masterful' evolved from the Old English word 'mægester', and 'craft' from the Old English 'cræft', eventually forming the modern English term 'masterfully-crafted'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'masterful' meant 'having the skill of a master', and 'craft' meant 'skill in making things', evolving into the current meaning of 'created with exceptional skill'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created with exceptional skill and artistry.

The sculpture was masterfully-crafted, capturing every detail with precision.

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Last updated: 2025/03/22 03:06