Dictionary entry

Adept

Webster's Dictionary 1913

A‐dept″ (�), n. [L. adeptus obtained (sc. artem), �he who has obtained an art, p. p. of adipsci to arrive �at, to obtain; ad + apisci to pursue. See Apt, and cf. Adapt.] One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient; as, adepts in philosophy.