proficiently-applied
|pro-fi-cient-ly-ap-plied|
/prəˈfɪʃəntli əˈplaɪd/
skillfully executed
Etymology
'proficiently-applied' originates from the combination of 'proficiently' and 'applied'. 'Proficiently' comes from Latin 'proficere', meaning 'to make progress', and 'applied' comes from Latin 'applicare', meaning 'to attach or join'.
'Proficiently' evolved from the Latin 'proficere' through Old French 'proficient', while 'applied' evolved from Latin 'applicare' through Old French 'applier'.
Initially, 'proficiently' meant 'making progress', and 'applied' meant 'to attach'. Over time, 'proficiently-applied' evolved to mean 'executed with skill and expertise'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
executed with skill and expertise.
The proficiently-applied techniques led to a successful project outcome.
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Last updated: 2025/07/07 13:02