craftsmanship C2+ Topic:Describing Qualities US /ˈkræftsmənʃɪp/ UK /ˈkrɑːftsmənʃɪp/ See IPA manual Meanings 1 noun the skill and quality with which something is made by hand The cabinet's craftsmanship was evident in its flawless joinery. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 noun · the skill and quality with... workmanshipartistryskillexpertiseartisanshipmastery ↔ Opposites clumsinessineptitude Word family Related forms craftsmancraftcraftsmen Etymology AI details From 'craftsman' plus '-ship'. 'Craftsman' is 'craft' plus 'man'; 'craft' is from Old English 'craeft' ('strength, skill, art'). cræft Old English View etymology graph -> Topics Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # craftsmanship **Type:** Word **Level:** C2+ **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /ˈkræftsmənʃɪp/ **IPA (UK):** /ˈkrɑːftsmənʃɪp/ ## Meanings 1. the skill and quality with which something is made by hand ## Examples - The cabinet's craftsmanship was evident in its flawless joinery. ## Synonyms - workmanship - artistry - skill - expertise - artisanship - mastery ## Antonyms - clumsiness - ineptitude ## Related Forms - craftsman - craft - craftsmen ## Roots and Affixes - Root: cræft ## Etymology From 'craftsman' plus '-ship'. 'Craftsman' is 'craft' plus 'man'; 'craft' is from Old English 'craeft' ('strength, skill, art'). ## AI Etymology Craftsmanship is a noun meaning "the skill and quality with which something is made by hand". Historically, it is from 'craftsman' plus '-ship'. 'Craftsman' is 'craft' plus 'man'; 'craft' is from Old English 'craeft' ('strength, skill, art'). The visible construction is part of the etymology: craftsmanship is not just an unanalyzed simple word. The historical chain is anchored in Old English cræft. Close English family members include craftsman, craft, and craftsmen. ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown