Meaning of adept in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈdɛpt/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    adept

    Definitions

    1. having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

    Examples

    • « adept in handicrafts »
    • « an adept juggler »
    • « an expert job »
    • « a good mechanic »
    • « a practiced marksman »
    • « a proficient engineer »
    • « a lesser-known but no less skillful composer »
    • « the effect was achieved b »

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    adept

    Definitions

    1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

    Derived terms

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