adeptness

noun

adept·​ness ə-ˈdep(t)-nəs 

a-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being adept

showed great adeptness at fencing

Word History

First Known Use

1731, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for adeptness

• ineptness