competent

/kɑmpɪtənt/ adjective
9 letters3 syllables15 points in Scrabble®19 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
ADJECTIVE
1

Adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional.

“a competent performance”

2

Properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient.

“a competent typist”

OTHER
1

Legally qualified or sufficient.

“a competent court”

“competent testimony”

WORD FORMS
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Pig Latinompetentcay
Starts & ends withC … T
Syllablescom · pe · tent
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