Proficient
Proficient adjective - Having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor.
Universal and proficient are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Universal" instead an adjective "Proficient".
Nearby Words: proficiency, proficiently
Universal
Universal adjective - Able to do many different kinds of things.
Usage example: a universal wrench
Proficient and universal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Proficient" instead an adjective "Universal".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- So when the older, German-proficient generation has died out, it seems that English will be even more universal and German will not be that useful anymore.
Source: Common Tongue -
Practically a universal rule of all RPGs: since the mechanics usually enforce some kind of balance on the game, creating a character who is exceedingly proficient at one thing (be it magic, sword-fighting, unarmed combat, whatever) will usually result in sub-par abilities elsewhere.
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