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virtuosity


Meanings
  • adjective

    The quality of artistic skill, especially when applied to musical performance. Synonyms include: virtuosic, expert, masterful, and proficient.

    - "His virtuosity on the piano was awe-inspiring."
    - "The virtuosity of the violinist was evident in every note."
    - "The virtuosity of the opera singer left the audience in awe."
  • noun

    Exceptional skill in any field.

    - "The chess grandmaster displayed virtuosity in his strategic thinking."
    - "The athlete's virtuosity was evident in his agility and precision."
    - "The painter's virtuosity was showcased in her use of color and brushstrokes."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with virtuosity
curiosity , fruitfulness , obligatory , opulence , purity , rarity , solitude , vigilance
Variants
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virtuosities , virtuosity
Forms
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virtuosic, virtuosically, virtuosism


Etymology
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From the Latin 'virtus' meaning 'manliness, excellence, virtue'. The suffix '-osity' was added in the 16th century to create the term 'virtuosity'.


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  1. The term 'virtuoso' was first used in the 16th century to describe musicians who could perform complex compositions on the lute.

  2. The word 'virtuosity' was first used in English in the 16th century.

  3. The term 'virtuoso' is derived from the Latin word 'virtus', which means 'manliness, excellence, virtue'.

  4. The term 'virtuosity' is often used to describe exceptional skill in any field, not just the arts.


Related Concepts
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  1. Expertise: The knowledge and experience one has in a particular field. Virtuosity is a high level of expertise that is often accompanied by a high degree of mastery and proficiency.

  2. Mastery: The ability to control or possess knowledge about something with a high degree of skill. Virtuosity is a demonstration of mastery in a particular domain.


Culture
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Virtuosity has been a valued trait throughout history, particularly in the arts. The term 'virtuoso' was first used in the 16th century to describe musicians who had exceptional skill and could perform complex compositions. Virtuosity has also been celebrated in literature, such as in the works of Charles Dickens and Mark Twain. In modern times, virtuosity is often associated with extreme athletic performances, particularly in sports like skateboarding and snowboarding.

How to Memorize "virtuosity"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person performing a complex musical composition on an instrument.
    - Visualize the intricate movements and gestures required to execute the piece.
    - Imagine the concentration and focus required to achieve virtuosity.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'virtuosity' with the image of a master artist at work.
    - Think of a virtuoso musician performing a complex piece.
    - Associate the word with the idea of exceptional skill and mastery.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Very Intelligent, Resourceful, Talented, Utterly Outstanding, Sensational, Yielding' to help remember the meaning of virtuosity.
    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: Virtuous, Intense, Resilient, Talented, Utmost, Outstanding, Superb, Yielding.


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