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competent
[kom-pi-tuhnt]
adjective
having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified.
He is perfectly competent to manage the bank branch.
adequate but not exceptional.
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.
Geology., (of a bed or stratum) able to undergo folding without flowage or change in thickness.
competent
/ ˈkɒmpɪtənt /
adjective
having sufficient skill, knowledge, etc; capable
suitable or sufficient for the purpose
a competent answer
law (of a witness) having legal capacity; qualified to testify, etc
belonging as a right; appropriate
Other Word Forms
- competently adverb
- noncompetent adjective
- ultracompetent adjective
- uncompetent adjective
- competentness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of competent1
Word History and Origins
Origin of competent1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
As a manager, I had some absolutely fantastic defenders at all of my clubs and most of them were competent in possession.
Bruce did what a competent reporter is supposed to do.
“They want to know who’s capable and competent and can do the job.”
“Nonsense; that is mere superstition. There have been many competent lady sailors, and even notorious lady pirates. Not that being a pirate is anything to brag about.”
That said, if your mother is still competent, she can take legally binding steps to gift and/or transfer her own assets.
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