Word of the Day - 03/19/26
adroit
/ə'drɔɪt/(adj.): quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
The adroit surgeon completed the delicate operation with remarkable speed and precision.
Word Origin
The word 'adroit' comes from the Old French phrase 'à droit', meaning 'right, to the right, skillfully'. It breaks down into 'à' (to, at) and 'droit' (right), which itself derives from the Latin 'directus' meaning 'straight, direct', the past participle of 'dirigere' (to direct).
Words with similar origins include 'direct' (from Latin 'directus') and 'dexterity' (from Latin 'dexter' meaning 'right-hand side', often associated with skill). The English word 'droit' (meaning 'legal right' or 'skill') is also a direct borrowing from French 'droit'.