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mastermind Meaning & Definition

/ˈmɑː.stə.mʌɪnd/

What Does Mastermind Mean?

Mastermind is a noun that means A person with an extraordinary intellect or skill that is markedly superior to his or her peers. It can also mean A person responsible for the highest level of planning and execution of a major operation. As a verb, it means To act in the role of mastermind.

Mastermind in Brief

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation//ˈmɑː.stə.mʌɪnd//
Syllables1
Synonymsdirect, genius and orchestrate
Pluralmasterminds
Verb formsmasterminds, masterminding, masterminded

Mastermind Definition (Noun)

  1. A person with an extraordinary intellect or skill that is markedly superior to his or her peers.
  2. A person responsible for the highest level of planning and execution of a major operation.

Mastermind as a Verb

  1. To act in the role of mastermind.

Synonyms of Mastermind

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Antonyms of Mastermind

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Mastermind in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

mastermind (plural masterminds)

mastermind (third-person singular simple present masterminds, present participle masterminding, simple past and past participle masterminded)

Words That Rhyme With Mastermind

Origin of Mastermind

From master + mind.

How Do You Say Mastermind?

You say mastermind as //ˈmɑː.stə.mʌɪnd//. It has 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Mastermind

Is mastermind a noun or a verb?

Mastermind is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for mastermind?

Words with a similar meaning to mastermind include direct, genius and orchestrate. See the full list of mastermind synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of mastermind?

The plural of mastermind is masterminds.

What is the past tense of mastermind?

The past tense of mastermind is masterminded. The present participle is masterminding.

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