adept
UK: əˈdɛpt | US: əˈdɛpt
adj. highly skilled or proficient
n. a person who is highly skilled in a particular field
adept = ad<to, toward> + ept<fit, skilled>
- ad (Latin prefix meaning "to" or "toward")
- ept (from Latin aptus, meaning "fit" or "skilled")
Etymology Origin:
The word "adept" originates from Latin adeptus, the past participle of adipisci ("to attain"). It combines ad- (toward) and -eptus (a variant of aptus, meaning "fit"). Historically, it was associated with alchemy, referring to someone who had "attained" mastery of secret knowledge. Over time, it broadened to mean general expertise in any field.
She is adept at solving complex problems quickly.
The chef is an adept in French cuisine.
His adept handling of the crisis impressed everyone.
Becoming adept in coding requires consistent practice.
The musician’s adept performance captivated the audience.