competent

Meaning

Adjective

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Origin

  • From Middle English competent, conpetent, from Old French competent (modern French compétent), from Latin competens, present participle of competō. Compare Dutch competent ("competent"), German kompetent ("competent"), Danish kompetent ("competent").

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