Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Adept /əd-ĕpt'/ · A·dept · IPA /əˈdɛpt/ n. a. 01 n. One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient; as, adepts in philosophy. 1. One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient; as, adepts in philosophy. 02 a. Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient. 1. Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient. “Beaus adept in everything profound.” — Cowper.