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incompetent definition

in·com·pe·tent (in käm′pə tənt)

adjective

  1. without adequate ability, knowledge, fitness, etc.; failing to meet requirements; incapable; unskillful
  2. not legally qualified
  3. lacking strength and sufficient flexibility to transmit pressure, thus breaking or flowing under stress: said of rock structures

Etymology: Fr incompétent < LL incompetens: see in- & competent

noun

an incompetent person; esp., one who is mentally deficient

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