PROFICIENT Pro*fi"cient, n. Etym: [L. proficiens, -entis, p. pr. of proficere to go forward, make progress; pro forward + facere to make. See Fact, and cf. Profit, (
Defn: One who has made considerable advances in any business, art, science, or branch of learning; an expert; an adept; as, proficient in a trade; a proficient in mathematics, music, etc.
PROFICIENT
Pro*fi"cient, a.
Defn: Well advanced in any branch of knowledge or skill; possessed of considerable acquirements; well-skilled; versed; adept,
PROFICIENTLY
Pro*fi"cient*ly, adv.
Defn: In a proficient manner.
PROFICUOUS
Pro*fic"u*ous, a. Etym: [L. proficuus.]
Defn: Profitable; advantageous; useful. [Obs.] Harvey.
PROFILE
Pro"file, n. Etym: [It. profilo, fr. L. pro before + filum a thread,
an outline, shape: cf. F. profil. See File arow, and cf. Purfle,
Purl, a fringe.]
1. An outline, or contour; as, the profile of an apple.