proficient
UK: /prəˈfɪʃ(ə)nt/ | US: /prəˈfɪʃ(ə)nt/
adj. skilled or competent in a particular activity or field
n. a person who is proficient in something
proficient = pro<forward> + fic<make/do> + ient<adjective suffix>
- pro<forward>: From Latin pro-, meaning "forward" or "for."
- fic<make/do>: From Latin facere, meaning "to make" or "to do."
- ient<adjective suffix>: A suffix forming adjectives, indicating a state or quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word proficient originates from the Latin proficere ("to make progress, advance"), combining pro- (forward) and facere (to do). Over time, it evolved to describe someone who has advanced in skill or knowledge, emphasizing competence through active effort. The morphemes reflect the idea of "moving forward in doing," aligning with its modern meaning of expertise.
She is proficient in three languages.
The team needs proficient programmers to complete the project.
He became proficient at playing the piano after years of practice.
The course aims to make students proficient in data analysis.
Her proficient handling of the situation impressed everyone.