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proficientcompetent or skilled in doing or using something

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: competent or skilled in doing or using something

Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈfɪʃənt/

Korean meaning: 능숙한, 숙련된

Korean pronunciation: 프러**피**션트

Example Sentences

  • My cat is surprisingly proficient at opening doors, which explains why I find him in the fridge so often.
  • She became proficient in Excel after working with spreadsheets for two years.
  • He's proficient at making excuses but terrible at actually doing homework.

proficient

ADJECTIVE

//prəˈfɪʃənt//

competent or skilled in doing or using something

proficient concept
💡 Concept

A proficient chef expertly handles multiple dishes during dinner rush

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proficient rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The proficient chef works efficient, while his student remains deficient!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prəˈfɪʃənt/
🇬🇧 UK/prəˈfɪʃənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpro--
Rootfic
Suffix--ent

Origin

From Latin 'proficiens', the present participle of 'proficere', meaning 'to make progress' or 'to advance'. The prefix 'pro-' means 'forward' and 'ficere' means 'to do' or 'to make'.

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🎵Rhyme

sufficientefficientdeficient
sufficient
efficient
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat is surprisingly proficient at opening doors, which explains why I find him in the fridge so often.

She became proficient in Excel after working with spreadsheets for two years.

😄 Fun example

He's proficient at making excuses but terrible at actually doing homework.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

skilledcompetentexpertadeptaccomplished

Antonyms

incompetentunskilledinept

Related

proficiencyprofessionalexpertisemastery