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mastermind

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/ˈmæstərmaɪnd/ · mas-ter-mind

A person who plans and directs a complex project or activity.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who plans and directs a complex project or activity.

ایک ایسا شخص جو کسی پیچیدہ منصوبے یا سرگرمی کی منصوبہ بندی اور ہدایت کرتا ہے۔

ماہر دماغ

maahir dimaagh

Synonyms

geniusbrainstrategistبصیرت والاعقلمندماہر

Antonyms

foolsimpletondunderheadاحمقبیوقوفان پڑھ

Common Collocations

  • mastermind behind the scheme
  • criminal mastermind
  • business mastermind

Example Sentences

The mastermind behind the project was praised for her creativity.

منصوبے کے پیچھے ماہر دماغ کی تخلیقی صلاحیتوں کی تعریف کی گئی۔

Mansube ke peeche maahir dimaagh ki takhliqi salahiyaton ki tareef ki gayi.

He is considered a mastermind in the world of technology.

انہیں ٹیکنالوجی کی دنیا میں ایک ماہر دماغ سمجھا جاتا ہے۔

Unhein technology ki duniya mein aik maahir dimaagh samjha jata hai.

The criminal mastermind was finally caught after years of evasion.

مجرم ماہر دماغ آخرکار سالوں کی فرار کے بعد پکڑا گیا۔

Mujrim maahir dimaagh aakhirkaar saalon ki farar ke baad pakra gaya.

Easily Confused With

master:Master refers to someone who has control or authority, while mastermind specifically denotes one who is skilled in planning and strategizing.

Word Family

masterful
adjectiveماہر
mastery
nounمہارت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'master' who expertly navigates complex challenges with a 'mind' full of strategies.

Imagine a chess grandmaster orchestrating a winning strategy on a chessboard.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

سب کی سوچوں کا جو علم رکھتا ہے، وہی ہے ماہر دماغ کہلاتا ہے۔

Sab ki sochon ka jo ilm rakhta hai, wahi hai maahir dimaagh kehlata hai.

The one who holds the knowledge of everyone's thoughts, is the one called the mastermind.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بہت سے دما غ مل کر چلتے ہیں۔

Bohat se dimaagh mil kar chalte hain.

Many minds work better together.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "master + mind" — the one who is skilled at thinking and planning out strategies

First known use: 18th century

The term is a compound of ‘master’ meaning one who has control over something and ‘mind’ referring to the cognitive ability. It gained popularity in the English language in the 19th century.