Adeptness
/əˈdɛpt.nəs/noun
The quality of being highly skilled or proficient in a particular field.
Did you know?The term 'adept' originates from the Latin word for 'skilled,' but it was also associated with practitioners of the mystical arts in medieval times.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
adeptus
“having obtained or achieved, derived from 'ad' (to) + 'aptus' (fit, suitable)”
Old French
Old French
adepte
“a person who has obtained knowledge or skill, especially in a specific area”
Middle English
Middle English
adept
“skilled or proficient, particularly in a specialized craft or art”
Modern English
Modern English
adeptness
“the quality of being adept or skillful, especially in a specific domain”