art

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a particular type of creative activity, such as painting, dance, or theatre.

n. a specific field or category of creative activity, often used in the plural to describe the humanities.

“She enjoys all the arts, but her favourite is classical ballet.”

“The university provides extensive funding for the performing arts, ensuring that students have access to professional-grade theatre and music facilities.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a skill that you learn through a lot of practice and observation.

n. a skill or craft attained through study, practice, or observation; often implies a high level of mastery.

“Cooking a perfect steak is a real art that takes years to master.”

“Negotiation is a subtle art that requires the ability to read people's emotions while maintaining a firm stance on one's own objectives.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a subject or activity that depends on feeling and intuition rather than science and facts.

n. a field of study or activity understood primarily through intuition and experience rather than rigid methodology.

“Teaching is as much an art as it is a science.”

“While data analysis provides the foundation, successful marketing remains an art that relies on a deep understanding of human psychology.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Medicine Technical

n. a short way to say 'antiretroviral therapy', which is a treatment for HIV.

n. an acronym for antiretroviral therapy, used to manage HIV infection by suppressing the virus.

“The doctor explained how ART helps people with HIV live long and healthy lives.”

“Consistent adherence to ART is critical for maintaining an undetectable viral load and preventing the transmission of the virus to others.”