[əˈdɛpt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- very skilled or proficient at something
(e.g: she is adept at cutting through red tape)


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from Latin adeptus ‘achieved’, past participle of adipisci ‘obtain, attain’

[ˈadɛpt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person who is skilled or proficient at something
(e.g: he is an adept at imitation)


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from Latin adeptus ‘achieved’, past participle of adipisci ‘obtain, attain’