Adept
/əˈdɛpt/
The meaning and definition of Adept, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
adjective
- Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient
noun
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One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient
“adepts in philosophy”
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Antonyms
inept
Origin
From French adepte, from Latin adeptus.
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