Main Entry: ¹ex·pert

Pronunciation: \ˈek-ˌspərt, ik-ˈ\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin expertus, from past participle of experiri

Date: 14th century

1 obsolete : experienced
2 : having, involving, or displaying special skill or knowledge derived from training or experience

synonyms see proficient

— ex·pert·ly adverb

— ex·pert·ness noun