competent in All languages combined

IPA: /ˈkɒmpətənt/ Audio: en-us-competent.ogg [US] Forms: competent [positive], more competent [comparative], most competent [superlative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

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"competent" meaning in All languages combined

Adjective [English]