conversant
Translation
conversant, knowledgeable, familiar, well-versed
Examples
He is conversant with the latest technology.
He is conversant with the latest technology.
You need to be conversant in several languages.
You need to be conversant in several languages.
Grammar Patterns
to be conversant ((with sth.)) She is fully conversant with the company's procedures.
to be conversant ((in sth.)) The manager is conversant in three languages.
Similar Words
Synonyms: familiar with, knowledgeable about, well-versed in; Antonyms: unfamiliar with, ignorant of
Etymology
From Latin 'conversari' (to associate with), from 'con-' (with) + 'versare' (to turn). It shifted from meaning 'associating with people' to 'familiar with a subject'.
Memory Tips
If you can hold a 'conversation' about a topic, you are 'conversant' with it.