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adequate vs competent

competent vs adequate

adequate and competent both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
adequate No Yes No No
competent No Yes No No
adequate (adjective) competent (adjective)
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
about average; acceptable legally qualified or sufficient
sufficient for the purpose adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional
Difference between adequate and competent

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