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competent vs adequate

adequate vs competent

competent and adequate both are adjectives.

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