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Competent

Here is “competent” at a glance: what it means, how many syllables it has, and the words that rhyme with it or are made from the same letters.

Meaning

  1. adjective properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
  2. adjective adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional
  3. adjective legally qualified or sufficient
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Part of speech
adjective
Common word
Yes

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Rhymes and anagrams of “competent”

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What does “competent” mean?

The definition at the top of this page comes from a free, open English dictionary (see our credits). Its part of speech is adjective.

How many syllables are in “competent”?

The syllable count of “competent” is 3. We take it from a pronunciation dictionary when the word is listed there and estimate it from the spelling when it isn't.

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Last updated October 2, 2026

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