craftsmanship

C2+ Topic:Abstract Ideas

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... workmanship artistry skill expertiseartisanshipmastery

Opposites

clumsiness ineptitude

Word family

Related forms craftsman craft craftsmen

Etymology

From 'craftsman' plus '-ship'. 'Craftsman' is 'craft' plus 'man'; 'craft' is from Old English 'craeft' ('strength, skill, art').

cræft Old English

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Topics

Abstract Ideas Word Formation & Derivatives

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# 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
- Abstract Ideas
- Word Formation & Derivatives

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