Competent

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmpɪtənt/

Definitions of competent

adjective having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully

Example Sentences

A1 She is a competent student who always completes her homework on time.

A2 The new employee is competent in basic computer skills.

B1 The lawyer demonstrated competent knowledge of the case law.

B2 The project manager is highly competent in managing large teams.

C1 The surgeon is considered one of the most competent in the field.

C2 The CEO's competent leadership led the company to great success.

Examples of competent in a Sentence

formal The lawyer demonstrated that she was a competent professional during the trial.

informal He's a really competent guy when it comes to fixing cars.

slang She's a total boss, so competent at her job.

figurative The orchestra conductor was like a competent captain steering the ship of music.

Grammatical Forms of competent

• past tense: competented
• plural: competents
• comparative: more competent
• superlative: most competent
• present tense: competent
• future tense: will be competent
• perfect tense: have been competent
• continuous tense: am being competent
• singular: competent
• positive degree: competent
• infinitive: to be competent
• gerund: competing
• participle: competenting

Origin and Evolution of competent

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'competent' originated from the Latin word 'competentem' which means 'suitable, proper, or fit'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'competent' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to perform a task effectively.