The difference between Fluent and Proficient

When used as nouns, fluent means a continuous variable, especially one with respect to time in newton's method of fluxions, whereas proficient means an expert.

When used as adjectives, fluent means that flows, whereas proficient means good at something.


check bellow for the other definitions of Fluent and Proficient

  1. Fluent as an adjective:

    That flows; flowing, liquid.

    Examples:

    "fluent handwriting"

  2. Fluent as an adjective (linguistics):

    Able to use a language accurately, rapidly, and confidently – in a flowing way.

    Examples:

    "She's fluent in French."

  1. Fluent as a noun (mathematics, obsolete):

    A continuous variable, especially one with respect to time in Newton's Method of Fluxions.

  1. Proficient as an adjective:

    Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

    Examples:

    "He was a proficient writer with an interest in human nature."

  1. Proficient as a noun:

    An expert.

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