masterpiece meaning
masterpiece :
great work, best creation
noun
▪ The painting is a masterpiece.
▪ The painting is a great work.
▪ Her book is considered a masterpiece.
▪ Her book is seen as a great work.
paraphrasing
▪ classic – great work
▪ gem – best creation
▪ magnum opus – great work
▪ chef-d'œuvre – best creation
Pronunciation
masterpiece [ˈmæs.tərˌpiːs]
The stress is on 'mas' and sounds like 'mas-ter-pees'.
Common phrases and grammar about masterpiece
masterpiece - Common meaning
noun
great work, best creation
Part of Speech Changes for "masterpiece"
▪ masterful (adjective) – showing great skill
▪ masterly (adjective) – done with great skill
Common Expressions with "masterpiece"
▪ create a masterpiece – make a great work
▪ consider a masterpiece – see as a great work
▪ masterpiece of art – great work of art
▪ masterpiece collection – group of great works
Important examples of masterpiece in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, masterpiece is often used to refer to a work of art or literature.
Example of a confusing word: master (to become skilled at)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Masterpiece is usually a noun and often appears in questions about art or literature.
masterpiece
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
masterpiece of engineering
'great work of engineering', used to describe exceptional engineering work.
masterpiece in its own right
means 'a great work by itself', used to highlight the quality of a work independently.
Differences between similar words and masterpiece
masterpiece
,
classic
differences
Masterpiece is a great work of art or skill, while classic refers to something of lasting worth or timeless quality.
Words with the same origin as masterpiece
The origin of masterpiece
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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