Added 9 October 2026
adept
/əˈdɛpt/ noun
In Latin: adeptus, adepta Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about adept at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field.
adjective
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Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude.
adept in handicrafts
Origin
Borrowed from French adepte, from Latin adeptus (“who has achieved”), the past participle of adipisci (“to attain”).
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