Practised

/ˈpræktɪst/ adjective

Definition

Skilled and experienced at something through repeated practice and effort.

Etymology

From 'practice' (via Old French and Medieval Latin 'practicus'), related to 'praxis' meaning action or application of knowledge. The past participle form became an adjective meaning experienced.

Kelly Says

British spelling uses 'practised' (adjective) while Americans use 'practiced'—but interestingly, the verb is 'practise' in British English and 'practice' in American English, one of the trickiest spelling rules in English!

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