Adeptness

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈdɛptnəs/

Definitions of adeptness

noun the quality of being skilled or proficient in a particular area

Example Sentences

A1 She showed great adeptness in learning how to ride a bike.

A2 His adeptness at playing the piano impressed everyone at the recital.

B1 The chef's adeptness in the kitchen is evident in the delicious dishes he creates.

B2 Her adeptness in problem-solving helped the team overcome the challenges they faced.

C1 The artist's adeptness in capturing emotions through painting is truly remarkable.

C2 His adeptness in negotiations has led to many successful business deals.

adjective adept (skilled or proficient)

Example Sentences

A1 She showed adeptness in learning new vocabulary words.

A2 The young chef demonstrated adeptness in handling kitchen utensils.

B1 His adeptness in problem-solving impressed his colleagues.

B2 The pianist's adeptness in playing complex pieces was evident during the concert.

C1 The surgeon's adeptness in performing delicate surgeries saved many lives.

C2 Her adeptness in negotiation tactics made her a successful businesswoman.

Examples of adeptness in a Sentence

formal Her adeptness in problem-solving was evident during the project presentation.

informal I was impressed by his adeptness in playing the piano at such a young age.

slang She showed some serious adeptness in acing that exam without studying much.

figurative His adeptness in navigating through difficult situations is like a well-oiled machine.

Grammatical Forms of adeptness

plural

adeptnesses

comparative

more adept

superlative

most adept

present tense

adeptness

future tense

will be adeptness

perfect tense

has been adeptness

continuous tense

is being adeptness

singular

adeptness

positive degree

adeptness

infinitive

to adeptness

gerund

adeptnessing

participle

adeptnessed

Origin and Evolution of adeptness

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'adeptness' originated from the Latin word 'adeptus' meaning 'achieved'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'adeptness' has come to refer to skillfulness or proficiency in a particular area, evolving from its original meaning of achievement.