Resourceful vs Competent - What's the difference?
resourceful | competent |
Capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.
Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
(legal) Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.
Adequate for the purpose
* 1662 , , Book II, A Collection of Several Philosophical Writings of Dr. Henry More, p. 67:
As adjectives the difference between resourceful and competent
is that resourceful is capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently while competent is having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.resourceful
English
Adjective
(head)- With a resourceful use of space and a fresh coat of paint, the room became a pleasant library with a comfortable seating area.
Derived terms
* resourcefulnesscompetent
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- He is a competent skier and an expert snowboarder.
- For any disagreements arising from this contract, the competent court shall be the Springfield Circuit Court.
- judicial authority having competent jurisdiction
- "For if [birds] had been Viviparous , the burthen of their womb, if they had brought forth any competent number at a time, had been so big and heavy, that their wings would have failed them "