adjective๐ShareHaving sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications."He is a competent skier and an expert snowboarder."abilityachievementjobqualitytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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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
