Proficient
/prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/noun
Competent or skilled in doing or using something.
Did you know?The word 'proficient' descends from Latin roots meaning 'to accomplish' or 'to make progress', evoking the idea of magical mastery over one's craft.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
proficere
“to advance, make progress, be effective”
Old French
Old French
proficient
“skilled, competent, effective”
14th Century
Middle English
proficient
“skilled, expert in a particular area”
Modern English
English
proficient
“having a high degree of skill or competence”
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