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- [mas-ter, mah-ster strohk]
- /ˈmæs tər, ˈmɑ stər stroʊk/
- /ˈmɑːstə(r) strəʊk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mas-ter, mah-ster strohk]
- /ˈmæs tər, ˈmɑ stər stroʊk/
Definition of master-stroke word
- noun master-stroke a masterly action or achievement; an extremely skillful or effective action: War was avoided by a masterstroke of diplomacy. 1
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Origin of master-stroke
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; master + stroke1
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Parts of speech for Master-stroke
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
master-stroke popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for master-stroke
noun master-stroke
- achievement — An achievement is something which someone has succeeded in doing, especially after a lot of effort.
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- triumph — the act, fact, or condition of being victorious or triumphant; victory; conquest.
- victory — a success or triumph over an enemy in battle or war.
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