expert

¹ex·pert

adj \ˈek-ˌspərt, ik-ˈ\

Definition of EXPERT

1

obsolete : experienced

2

: having, involving, or displaying special skill or knowledge derived from training or experience

— ex·pert·ly adverb

— ex·pert·ness noun

Examples of EXPERT

1. We received some expert advice.
2. The company has become expert at adapting its products for new clients.

Origin of EXPERT

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to EXPERT

Synonyms: adroit, artful, bravura, deft, delicate, dexterous (also dextrous), skillful, masterful, masterly, practiced (also practised), virtuoso, workmanlike

Antonyms: amateur, amateurish, artless, rude, unprofessional, unskillful

Related Words: facile, smooth; artistic, creative, fancy, ingenious, neat; adept, clever, cunning; able, adequate, capable, competent

Near Antonyms: awkward, clumsy, crude, klutzy; ineffective, ineffectual; incompetent, inept

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Rhymes with EXPERT

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