Meaning
Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English competent, conpetent, from Old French competent (modern French compétent), from Latin competens, competentem, present participle of competō (“coincide, be equal to, be capable of”). Compare Dutch competent (“competent”), German kompetent (“competent”), Danish kompetent (“competent”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
incompetent
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: