Definition of Mastermind

1. Verb. Plan and direct (a complex undertaking). "He masterminded the robbery"


2. Noun. Someone who creates new things.
Exact synonyms: Conceiver, Originator
Generic synonyms: Creator
Specialized synonyms: Beginner, Father, Founder, Founding Father, Groundbreaker, Innovator, Pioneer, Trailblazer, Mover, Proposer, Proposer, Suggester
Derivative terms: Conceive, Originate

3. Noun. Someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality. "He's smart but he's no Einstein"
Exact synonyms: Brain, Brainiac, Einstein, Genius
Generic synonyms: Intellect, Intellectual
Specialized synonyms: Prodigy
Derivative terms: Brainy

Definition of Mastermind

1. Noun. A person with an extraordinary intellect or skill that is markedly superior to his or her peers. ¹

2. Noun. A person responsible for the highest level of planning and execution of a major operation. ¹

3. Verb. To act in the role of mastermind. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mastermind

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mastermind

masterful
masterfull
masterfully
masterfulness
masterfulnesses
masterhood
masteries
mastering
masterings
masterless
masterlike
masterliness
masterlinesses
masterly
masterly inactivity
mastermind (current term)
masterminded
masterminder
masterminders
mastermindful
masterminding
masterminds
masterous
masterpiece
masterpieces
masterplan
masterplans
masterpoint
masterpoints
masters-at-arms

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