competent by Collins

1) adjective, having sufficient skill, knowledge, etc; capable
2) adjective, suitable or sufficient for the purpose
3) adjective, law (of a witness) having legal capacity; qualified to testify, etc
4) adjective, belonging as a right; appropriate

Etymology

C14: from Latin competēns, from competere to be competent; see compete

Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008 © HarperCollins Publishers 2008

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