adjective
adept
uh-DEHPT
adjective
1
Very skilled or highly proficient at something.
"She is adept at solving complex puzzles."
"He became adept at negotiating deals early in his career."
noun
1
A person who is highly skilled in a particular field.
"The old master was regarded as an adept in the art of calligraphy."
How to Use Adept
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHighly skilled or expert at doing something.
Common mistake
Use "adept at" or "adept in," not "adept to."
Common pairings
adept at
highly adept
become adept
Word Forms
more adept comparative, adepter comparative, adepts plural, most adept superlative, adeptest superlative
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Etymology
From French adepte, from Latin adeptus, "one who has attained (skill or knowledge)," from adipisci, "to attain."