Adept: meaning, definitions and examples

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adept

 

[ ษ™หˆdษ›pt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

skilled in a particular activity

A person who is highly skilled or proficient in a particular area or activity. Adepts have mastered a specific skill or knowledge through practice and experience.

Synonyms

expert, masterful, proficient, skilled

Examples of usage

  • He is an adept at playing the piano.
  • She is an adept in martial arts.
  • The adept chef prepared a delicious meal.
Context #2 | Noun

follower of a particular spiritual path

In certain spiritual or mystical traditions, an adept is someone who has attained a high level of spiritual realization or mastery. They are considered advanced practitioners who have deep insight and understanding.

Synonyms

enlightened being, guru, master, sage

Examples of usage

  • The adept meditated for hours to reach enlightenment.
  • She is an adept in the practice of yoga.
  • Many seek guidance from the adept on their spiritual journey.

Translations

Translations of the word "adept" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคชเฅเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Experte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ahli

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฝะฐะฒะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ekspert

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้”ไบบ (ใŸใคใ˜ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท expert

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ experto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uzman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ™๋ จ๋œ (์ˆ™๋ จ๋œ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุจูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ expert

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ expert

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ“ๅฎถ (zhuฤnjiฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strokovnjak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฉrfrรฆรฐingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผtษ™xษ™ssis

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ experto

Etymology

The word 'adept' originated from the Latin word 'adeptus', meaning 'attained' or 'achieved'. It entered the English language in the 17th century, initially used to describe someone who had achieved spiritual enlightenment. Over time, its usage expanded to refer to anyone highly skilled or proficient in a particular area.

See also: adeptly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,046, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.