- masterful (adj.)
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[masterful 词源字典] - c. 1300, "fond of being a master," from master (n.) + -ful. Sense evolved through "having capabilities to command" (c. 1400) to "characterized by a master's skill" (1610s). Related: Masterfully.[masterful etymology, masterful origin, 英语词源]