Proficient

Pronunciation: /prəˈfɪʃənt/

Definitions of proficient

adjective skilled or competent in a particular activity or subject; proficient

Example Sentences

A1 She is becoming more proficient at counting to ten.

A2 He is proficient in basic English grammar.

B1 After years of practice, she has become proficient in playing the piano.

B2 He is proficient in multiple programming languages.

C1 She is highly proficient in public speaking and presentation skills.

C2 He is considered one of the most proficient surgeons in the country.

Examples of proficient in a Sentence

formal She is proficient in multiple programming languages.

informal He's pretty proficient at playing the guitar.

slang I heard she's a pro at that game, really proficient.

figurative Becoming proficient in public speaking is like mastering a new language.

Grammatical Forms of proficient

• past tense: proficient
• plural: proficients
• comparative: more proficient
• superlative: most proficient
• present tense: proficient
• future tense: will be proficient
• perfect tense: have been proficient
• continuous tense: is being proficient
• singular: proficient
• positive degree: proficient
• infinitive: to proficient
• gerund: proficienting
• participle: proficiented

Origin and Evolution of proficient

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'proficient' originated from the Latin word 'proficiens', which means 'advancing' or 'progressing'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'proficient' has come to mean skilled, competent, or adept in a particular task or field. It has evolved from its original meaning of simply making progress or advancing.