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competent definition
competent |
Grep of noun competent incompetent Overview of adj competent The adj competent has 2 senses (first 2 from tagged texts) 1. (7) competent -- (properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient; "a competent typist") 2. (3) competent -- (adequate for the purpose; "a competent performance") Antonyms of adj competent 2 senses of competent Sense 1 competent (vs. incompetent) incompetent (vs. competent) => feckless, inept => incapable, unqualified => ineffective, inefficient => unqualified => unworkmanlike Sense 2 competent INDIRECT (VIA adequate) -> inadequate Similarity of adj competent 2 senses of competent Sense 1 competent (vs. incompetent) => able, capable => effective, efficient => qualified => workmanlike Also See-> capable#1; efficient#1; qualified#1; skilled#1 Sense 2 competent => adequate (vs. inadequate) Attributes of adj competent Familiarity of adj competent competent used as an adjective is rare (polysemy count = 2) Grep of adj competent competent incompetent Overview of adj competent The adj competent has 2 senses (first 2 from tagged texts) 1. (7) competent -- (properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient; "a competent typist") 2. (3) competent -- (adequate for the purpose; "a competent performance")
competent definition
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