mastermind
|mas/ter/mind|
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/ˈmæstərˌmaɪnd/
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/ˈmɑːstəmaɪnd/
chief planner
Etymology
'mastermind' originates from English, combining 'master' meaning 'chief' or 'principal' and 'mind' meaning 'intellect' or 'thought'.
'mastermind' was first used in the early 20th century to describe someone with exceptional intellectual abilities.
Initially, it referred to someone with a superior intellect, but it evolved to include those who plan complex schemes.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person with an outstanding intellect or who plans and directs an ingenious and complex scheme or enterprise.
The mastermind behind the heist was never caught.
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Verb 1
to plan and direct a complex scheme or enterprise.
She masterminded the entire marketing campaign.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42