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virtuosity

vir·tu·os·i·ty
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [vur-choo-os-i-tee]
    • /ˌvɜr tʃuˈɒs ɪ ti/
    • /ˌvɜː.tjuˈəʊ.səʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vur-choo-os-i-tee]
    • /ˌvɜr tʃuˈɒs ɪ ti/

Definitions of virtuosity word

  • noun virtuosity the character, ability, or skill of a virtuoso. 1
  • noun virtuosity a fondness for or interest in virtu. 1
  • noun virtuosity mastery, great skill 1
  • uncountable noun virtuosity The virtuosity of someone such as an artist or sports player is their great skill. 0
  • noun virtuosity great technical skill in some fine art, esp. in the performance of music 0
  • noun virtuosity The technical skills and fluent style of a virtuoso. 0

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Origin of virtuosity

First appearance:

before 1665
One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1665-75; virtuos(o) + -ity

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Parts of speech for Virtuosity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

virtuosity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

virtuosity usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for virtuosity

noun virtuosity

  • artistry — Artistry is the creative skill of an artist, writer, actor, or musician.
  • art — Art consists of paintings, sculpture, and other pictures or objects which are created for people to look at and admire or think deeply about.
  • calenture — a mild fever of tropical climates, similar in its symptoms to sunstroke
  • craftsmanship — Craftsmanship is the skill that someone uses when they make beautiful things with their hands.
  • impetuosity — the quality or condition of being impetuous.

Top questions with virtuosity

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