competence Meaning & Definition
What Does Competence Mean?
Competence is used as a noun meaning The quality or state of being competent, i.e., able or suitable for a general role. It is also used to mean The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.
Quick Facts About Competence
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkɒm.pə.təns// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | competency, ability and nous |
| Antonyms | incompetence, incompetency and inability |
| Plural | competences |
Competence Definition (Noun)
- The quality or state of being competent, i.e., able or suitable for a general role.
- The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.
- The system of linguistic knowledge possessed by native speakers of a language, as opposed to its actual use in concrete situations (performance), cf. linguistic competence.
- A sustainable income.
- The legal authority to deal with a matter.
The bill was denied royal assent because the Scottish Parliament does not have legislative competence on the bill's matter.
- The degree to which a rock is resistant to deformation or flow.
- ↑ “competence, n.”, in OED Online , Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
Noun
- The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task.
- The system of linguistic knowledge possessed by native speakers of a language, as opposed to its actual use in concrete situations (performance), cf. :w:linguistic competence.
Synonyms of Competence
Competence synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Competence
Competence in a Sentence
The bill was denied royal assent because the Scottish Parliament does not have legislative competence on the bill's matter.
That question is out with the competence of this court and must be taken to a higher court.
Word Forms & Grammar
competence (countable and uncountable, plural competences)
Words That Rhyme With Competence
Origin of Competence
Borrowed from Middle French compétence, from Late Latin competentia.[1] Doublet of competency.
Competence Pronunciation
Competence is pronounced //ˈkɒm.pə.təns// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Competence
What part of speech is competence?
Competence is a noun.
What is another word for competence?
Words with a similar meaning to competence include competency, ability and nous. See the full list of competence synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of competence?
Antonyms of competence include incompetence, incompetency, inability and ineptitude.
What is the plural of competence?
The plural of competence is competences.