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masterfully-done

|mas-ter-ful-ly-done|

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/ˈmæstərfəli dʌn/

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/ˈmɑːstəfəli dʌn/

skillfully executed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'masterfully-done' originates from the combination of 'masterfully' and 'done', where 'masterfully' is derived from 'master' meaning 'a person with the ability or power to use, control, or dispose of something' and the suffix '-fully' indicating 'in a manner of'.

Historical Evolution

'masterfully' evolved from the Old English 'mægester' meaning 'teacher' and 'done' from the Old English 'don' meaning 'to perform or execute'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'masterfully' meant 'in a manner of a master', and 'done' meant 'completed'. Together, they evolved to mean 'completed with great skill'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

executed with great skill or expertise.

The painting was masterfully-done, capturing every detail with precision.

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Last updated: 2025/03/28 02:14