adept — very skilled or proficient at something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very skilled or proficient at something
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈdept/
Korean meaning: 숙련된, 능숙한
Korean pronunciation: 어**뎁**트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is surprisingly adept at using smartphones, even though she's 85.
- The cat proved adept at opening doors, much to the owner's dismay.
- She became adept at multitasking during her busy college years.
adept
ADJECTIVE//əˈdept//
very skilled or proficient at something
Master chef shows incredible skill
The adept will accept every challenge, except defeat!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'adeptus', the past participle of 'adipisci' meaning 'to attain' or 'to arrive at'. The word entered English in the 16th century, initially used in alchemical contexts to describe someone who had attained mastery.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is surprisingly adept at using smartphones, even though she's 85.”
“The cat proved adept at opening doors, much to the owner's dismay.”
“She became adept at multitasking during her busy college years.”
“The politician was adept at avoiding direct answers to uncomfortable questions.”
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