Category:Adept

A*dept", n. Etym: [L. adeptus obtained (sc. artem), adipsci to arrive ad + apisci to pursue. See Apt, and cf. Adapt.]

Defn: One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient; as, adepts in philosophy.

A*dept", a.

Defn: Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient. Beaus adept in everything profound. Cowper.