competent 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
Examples
- 1.a competent typist
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
competently 1
adverb
with competence; in a competent capable manner
EnglishAntonym
incompetent 2
adjective
not qualified or suited for a purpose
Derivationally related form
competence 1
noun
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
competency 1
noun
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
Also see
capable 1
adjective
(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
efficient 1
adjective
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
qualified 1
adjective
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
skilled 1
adjective
having or showing or requiring special skill
Similar_to
able 2
adjective
have the skills and qualifications to do things well
effective 2
adjective
able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
workmanlike 1
adjective
worthy of a good workman
