mastermind

English

/ˈmɑː.stə.mʌɪnd/, /ˈmæs.tɚˌmaɪnd/

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

Etymology

Compound from English master + English mind (remember).

Origin

English

mind

Gloss

remember

Concept
Semantic Field

Cognition

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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