n.
Pronunciation: ' ek- ˌ sp ə rt, ik- '
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin expertus, from past participle of experiri
Date: 14th century
1 obsolete : EXPERIENCED
2 : having, involving, or displaying special skill or knowledge derived from training or experience
synonyms see PROFICIENT
– ex · pert · ly adverb
– ex · pert · ness noun