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adept
a·dept [ ə dépt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
skillful: highly proficient or expert at something


noun  (plural a·depts)
Definition:
 
skilled person: somebody who is highly proficient or expert at something
[Mid-17th century. < Latin adeptus, past participle of adipisci "acquire" < apisci "pursue"]

a·dept·ly [ ə déptlee ] adverb
a·dept·ness noun
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