English Explanatory Dictionary

mastermind

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person with an extraordinary intellect or skill that is markedly superior to their peers.
  2. A person responsible for the highest level of planning and execution of a major operation.
verb
  1. To act in the role of mastermind.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑː.stə.mʌɪnd/ /ˈmæs.tɚˌmaɪnd/ en-us-mastermind.ogg en-au-mastermind.ogg

Word forms

mastermind masterminds masterminding masterminded

Etymology

From master + mind.

Derived words

masterminder mastermindful
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