competent
ADJECTIVE
/kɑmpɪtənt/
9 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH C
competent is a valid 9-letter word worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
C3O1M3P3E1T1E1N1T1
3 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =15 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 30TRIPLE WORD → 45
MEANING
What does competent mean?
ADJECTIVE · 2 SENSES
1
Adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional.
“a competent performance”
SIMILAR
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2
Properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient.
“a competent typist”
ANTONYMS
SIMILAR
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OTHER · 1 SENSE
1
Legally qualified or sufficient.
“a competent court”
“competent testimony”
ANTONYMS