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virtuosity
CEFRC1
/ˌvɜː(ɹ)tjuˈɒsɪti/
noun
Türkçe translations
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In plain English
- 01
noun
Very great skill in performing music or another art.
- 02
noun
Extra detailLovers of the elegant arts as a class.
Examples
This pianist is known for his virtuosity.
Virtuosity requires years of daily practice from childhood.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 2
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningThe technical skills and fluent style of a virtuoso.
More examples
In contextGreek art and culture, which had become international, degenerated to mere virtuosity, empty of any ideal.
At any rate, there is fun to be had not only from the De Vriesian virtuosity in pun and parody, but in following his literally incredible plot.
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Origin
noun
From virtuoso + -ity (“quality of”); the terminal -o drops out. Compare Middle English vertuosite (“virtuous quality or character”).