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Definition of mastery

mastery

/ˈmæstəri/
mas · ter · y
Adverb:masterfully
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Plural:masteries
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Adjective:masterful
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• noun

1

Comprehensive knowledge or great skill in a particular subject, art, or activity.

Example

"Years of dedicated practice gave the cellist complete mastery of her instrument."

2

Control, authority, or superiority over someone or something.

Example

"Early agricultural communities gradually gained mastery over their surrounding environment through irrigation."

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• Rhymes for mastery

• Nearby Words

masterstroke
masterwork
masterwort
mastery
masthead
mastic
mastiff

Word Origin & Etymology

Entered Middle English from Old French 'maistrie', meaning superiority or skill, ultimately derived from Latin 'magister' (chief, head, or teacher).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mastery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mastery
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