Translation
mastery, control; master's degree
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Word origin
From maître ('master'), from Latin magister, with the suffix -ise. English 'mastery' is the related native formation.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- magister
- English cognates
- master, mastery
Grammar
Examples
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His command of English is impressive.
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The driver kept control of his vehicle despite the ice.
.
You need self-control to stay calm.
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She did a master's in history before becoming a teacher.
pianiste .
This pianist plays with perfect mastery.
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