adept

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adept

(adjective)

Meaning

skilled or proficient at something

Example

"Maria is adept at solving complex mathematical problems quickly."

Synonyms

skilledproficientexpert

Antonyms

ineptclumsyunskilled

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'adeptus', meaning gained or acquired.
Related word forms
  • noun: adeptness

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