COMPETENT


Meaning of COMPETENT in English

adj.1 a (usu. foll. by to + infin. or for) or adequately qualified or capable (not competent to drive). b effective (a competent batsman).

2 Law (of a judge, court, or witness) legally qualified or qualifying.

Derivatives:

competently adv.

Etymology: ME f. OF competent or L competent- (as COMPETE)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.