"superproficient" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more superproficient [comparative], most superproficient [superlative]
Rhymes: -ɪʃənt Etymology: super- + proficient Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|proficient}} super- + proficient Head templates: {{en-adj}} superproficient (comparative more superproficient, superlative most superproficient)
  1. (rare) Extremely proficient. Tags: rare
    Sense id: en-superproficient-en-adj-v7Xy7ASd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with super-

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