Generalship

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnərəlˌʃɪp/

Definitions of generalship

noun the skill or quality of being a general; leadership or command ability in military matters

Example Sentences

A1 Good generalship is important in leading a team to victory.

A2 The generalship of the commander was praised for leading the troops to safety.

B1 His exceptional generalship on the battlefield earned him the respect of his peers.

B2 The generalship displayed during the war was instrumental in securing the victory.

C1 The general's strategic generalship was evident in every decision made during the campaign.

C2 His unparalleled generalship on the battlefield solidified his reputation as a military genius.

Examples of generalship in a Sentence

formal His exceptional generalship led to victory in the battle.

informal The general's skillful generalship helped the army win the war.

slang The general showed some serious generalship skills on the battlefield.

figurative Her generalship in navigating difficult situations was truly impressive.

Grammatical Forms of generalship

• plural: generalships
• comparative: more generalship
• superlative: most generalship
• present tense: generalship
• future tense: will generalship
• perfect tense: has generalship
• continuous tense: is generalship
• singular: generalship
• positive degree: generalship
• infinitive: to generalship
• gerund: generalship
• participle: generalship

Origin and Evolution of generalship

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'generalship' originated from the Old French word 'generalshipe' which was derived from the Latin word 'generalis' meaning 'of a kind, of a class'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the skill or quality of being a general in an army, the term 'generalship' has evolved over time to also encompass leadership abilities in various fields beyond military contexts.