habile

adjective

hab·ile ˈha-bəl

-ˌbī(-ə)l

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: having general skill : able, skillful

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots) habyll, from Middle French habile, from Latin habilis — more at able

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of habile was in the 15th century

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“Habile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/habile. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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