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- [kom-pi-tuh nt]
- /ˈkɒm pɪ tənt/
- /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/
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- [kom-pi-tuh nt]
- /ˈkɒm pɪ tənt/
Definitions of competently word
- adjective competently having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified: He is perfectly competent to manage the bank branch. 1
- adjective competently adequate but not exceptional. 1
- adjective competently Law. (of a witness, a party to a contract, etc.) having legal competence, as by meeting certain minimum requirements of age, soundness of mind, or the like. 1
- adjective competently Geology. (of a bed or stratum) able to undergo folding without flowage or change in thickness. 1
- noun competently In a competent manner. 1
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Origin of competently
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 Competently
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competently 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.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for competently
adv competently
- ably — Ably means skilfully and successfully.
- effectively — adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
- well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
- skillfully — having or exercising skill: a skillful juggler.
- non-expert — a person who has special skill or knowledge in some particular field; specialist; authority: a language expert.
adverb competently
- capably — having power and ability; efficient; competent: a capable instructor.
- knowledgeably — possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding; intelligent; well-informed; discerning; perceptive.
Antonyms for competently
adverb competently
- ineptly — without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
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