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adept

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Main Entry:
1ad·ept Listen to the pronunciation of 1adept Listen to the pronunciation of 1adept
Pronunciation:
\ˈa-ˌdept, ə-ˈdept, a-ˈ\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
New Latin adeptus alchemist who has attained the knowledge of how to change base metals into gold, from Latin, past participle of adipisci to attain, from ad- + apisci to reach — more at apt
Date:
1709
: a highly skilled or well-trained individual : expert <an adept at chess>


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