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- [kom-pi-tuh nt]
- /ˈkɒm pɪ tənt/
- /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kom-pi-tuh nt]
- /ˈkɒm pɪ tənt/
Definitions of competent word
- adjective competent Someone who is competent is efficient and effective. 3
- adjective competent If you are competent to do something, you have the skills, abilities, or experience necessary to do it well. 3
- adjective competent having sufficient skill, knowledge, etc; capable 3
- adjective competent suitable or sufficient for the purpose 3
- adjective competent (of a witness) having legal capacity; qualified to testify, etc 3
- adjective competent belonging as a right; appropriate 3
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Origin of competent
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin competent- (stem of competēns, present participle of competere to meet, agree). See compete, -ent
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Parts of speech for Competent
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adjective
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preposition
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competent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for competent
adj competent
- proficient — well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled: a proficient swimmer.
- capable — If a person or thing is capable of doing something, they have the ability to do it.
- efficient — (esp. of a system or machine) Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
- decent — Decent is used to describe something which is considered to be of an acceptable standard or quality.
- skilled — having skill; trained or experienced in work that requires skill.
adjective competent
- knowledgeable — possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding; intelligent; well-informed; discerning; perceptive.
- adept — Someone who is adept at something can do it skilfully.
Antonyms for competent
adj competent
- incompetent — not competent; lacking qualification or ability; incapable: an incompetent candidate.
- unable — lacking the necessary power, competence, etc., to accomplish some specified act: He was unable to swim.
- unskilled — of or relating to workers who lack technical training or skill.
- impotent — not potent; lacking power or ability.
- incapable — not capable.
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