superior skill
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5.2
- noun
- /suˈpɪrɪər skɪl/
:
habilidad superior
- The athlete's superior skill set allowed him to outperform his opponents with ease.
Examples
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These rifles also implied the Southerners' superior skill with firearms.
Academic text (2009) -
I like climbing, am not very good at it, and definitely envy his superior skills.
Blog text (8) -
Even more importantly, as exacting technicians with superior skill, class acts were not found among the performers who delighted white audiences in popular clubs.
Academic text (2012) -
As well, Lund (1992) demonstrated how the proper use of evaluation and grading tools promotes on-task behavior and superior skill development in volleyball.
Academic text (1997) -
Her superior skill in painting was evident when she showcased her artwork at the gallery.
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As a pianist, her superior skill captivated everyone during the performance.
Synonyms
150
3.2
Very high quality or skill that makes one stand out
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6.1
Great skill in an activity like music or sport, often after practice
37
4.2
Very high skill in a subject or activity
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5.6
A high level of skill at doing something
Great skill and control in a subject or activity
High skill or knowledge in a specific area
A quality of being very good at doing something
Antonyms
How Skilled
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4.2
1
5.2
302
4.9
30
4.7
69
4.1
162
2.0
92
4.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a level of ability much greater than typical' follows directly from combining 'superior' (noticeably better) with 'skill' (ability gained by practice). This is a regular adjective + noun composition found across languages and should be immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner who knows both words.
Etymology
The phrase superior skill comes from the image of a person standing above others because their skill is better, with superior meaning 'above'. So it now means having 'much more talent or ability' than usual.