Competent — synonyms, competent antonyms, definition

1. competent (a)

able acceptable accomplished acknowledged active adapted adept adequate adjusted adroit allowable appreciable apt bright capable dependable dynamic effective efficient energetic • • •

2. competent (Adjective)

incompetent

competent (Adjective) — Properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient. ex. "a competent typist"

competent (Adjective) — Adequate for the purpose. ex. "a competent performance"

competent (Adjective) — Legally qualified or sufficient. ex. "a competent court" ex. "competent testimony"