Proficient implies a thorough competence derived from training and practice Adept implies special aptitude as well as proficiency Skilled stresses mastery of technique. Having a natural ability to do something that needs skill Having a natural ability to do… See examples of adept used in a sentence.
Definition of adept adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels. There are two meanings listed in oed's entry for the adjective adept See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Someone who is adept at something can do it skillfully
