adept

American  

[uh-dept, ad-ept, uh-dept] / əˈdɛpt, ˈæd ɛpt, əˈdɛpt /

adjective

1. very skilled; proficient; expert.

   an adept juggler.

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noun

1. a skilled or proficient person; expert.

adept British  

adjective

1. very proficient in something requiring skill or manual dexterity

2. skilful; expert

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noun

1. a person who is skilled or proficient in something

Other Word Forms

• adeptly adverb
• adeptness noun
• nonadept adjective
• nonadeptly adverb
• unadept adjective
• unadeptly adverb

Etymology

Origin of adept

First recorded in 1655–65; from Medieval Latin adeptus “one who has attained (the secret of transmuting metals),” noun use of Latin past participle of adipiscī “to attain to” ( ad- “toward” + -ep- combining form of ap- in aptus + -tus past participle suffix); ad-, apt

Example Sentences

And Allegiant has been adept at avoiding head-to-head competition with larger competitors by steering clear of crowded routes.

From The Wall Street Journal

The last two weeks recorded consecutive doji candles, which are adept at signaling potential trend changes, and today is retesting a prior break above a cup with handle pivot of $75.84.

From Barron's

The last two weeks recorded consecutive doji candles, which are adept at signaling potential trend changes, and today is retesting a prior break above a cup with handle pivot of $75.84.

From Barron's

The last two weeks recorded consecutive doji candles, which are adept at signaling potential trend changes, and today is retesting a prior break above a cup with handle pivot of $75.84.

From Barron's

Lilleaas has become quite adept at doing a lot while seemingly doing very little.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accomplished
• adroit
• capable
• deft
• proficient
• skilled
• skillful
• versed