What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

competent

Energetic vs Competent - What's the difference?

energetic | competent | Related terms |

Energetic is a related term of competent.


As adjectives the difference between energetic and competent

is that energetic is possessing, exerting, or displaying energy while competent is competent (able).

Competent vs Handy - What's the difference?

competent | handy | Related terms |

Competent is a related term of handy.


As an adjective competent

is competent (able).

As a noun handy is

tail.

Competent vs Ingenious - What's the difference?

competent | ingenious | Related terms |

Competent is a related term of ingenious.


As adjectives the difference between competent and ingenious

is that competent is competent (able) while ingenious is displaying genius or brilliance; tending to invent.

Competent vs Effectively - What's the difference?

competent | effectively |


As an adjective competent

is having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.

As an adverb effectively is

in an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.

Substandard vs Competent - What's the difference?

substandard | competent |


As adjectives the difference between substandard and competent

is that substandard is of inferior quality; not meeting the minimum quality requirements while competent is competent (able).

Achieved vs Competent - What's the difference?

achieved | competent |


As a verb achieved

is past tense of achieve.

As an adjective competent is

having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.

Competent vs Persistent - What's the difference?

competent | persistent |


As adjectives the difference between competent and persistent

is that competent is competent (able) while persistent is obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

Competent vs Comprehensive - What's the difference?

competent | comprehensive |


As adjectives the difference between competent and comprehensive

is that competent is having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications while comprehensive is broadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.

As a noun comprehensive is

a comprehensive school.

Compliant vs Competent - What's the difference?

compliant | competent |


As adjectives the difference between compliant and competent

is that compliant is willing to comply; yielding; bending; pliant; submissive; willing to do what someone wants while competent is having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.

Competent vs Perfect - What's the difference?

competent | perfect |


As adjectives the difference between competent and perfect

is that competent is competent (able) while perfect is fitting its definition precisely.

As a noun perfect is

(grammar) the perfect tense, or a form in that tense.

As a verb perfect is

to make perfect; to improve or hone.

Pages