adeptship
|a-dept-ship|
C1
/əˈdɛptˌʃɪp/
proficiency
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adeptship' originates from the word 'adept,' which comes from Latin 'adeptus,' meaning 'having attained.'
Historical Evolution
'adeptus' transformed into the English word 'adept,' and eventually the noun form 'adeptship' was created to denote the state of being an adept.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having attained,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'proficiency or skill in a particular area.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being an adept; proficiency or skill in a particular area.
Her adeptship in the art of negotiation was unparalleled.
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Last updated: 2025/05/06 21:06