adjective๐ShareHaving sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications."He is a competent skier and an expert snowboarder."abilityachievementjobqualitytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareHaving jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question."For any disagreements arising from this contract, the competent court shall be the Springfield Circuit Court."politicsgovernmentlawabilitytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareAdequate for the purpose"The student's research was competent for the school project; it met all the requirements. "abilityqualityjobbusinesstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐Share(of a cell wall) Permeable to foreign DNA."The bacterial cell wall is competent, allowing foreign DNA to enter it easily. "biologybiochemistrymicroorganismtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareResistant to deformation or flow."The ceramic tiles in the kitchen are very competent; they won't crack easily. "materialphysicsgeologytechnicaltoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading