— proficiently , adv. — proficientness , n.
/preuh fish"euhnt/ , adj.
1. well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled: a proficient swimmer.
n.
2. an expert.
[ 1580-90; proficient- (s. of proficiens ) prp. of proficere to advance, make progress, equiv. to pro- PRO- 1 + -ficere, comb. form of facere to make, DO 1 . See -ENT, EFFICIENT ]
Syn. 1. adept, competent, experienced, accomplished, able, finished.
Ant. 1. unskilled, inept.