adj. 1) in general, able to act in the circumstances, including t...

Describes a bed that maintains its original thickness during deformation. Often pertains to relatively brittle, solid strata that deform by faulting, fracturing or folding, rather than flowing under s [..]

late 14c., "suitable," from Old French competent "sufficient, appropriate, suitable," from Latin competentem (nominative competens), present participle of competere "coincide, [..]

1) Able to act in the circumstances, including the ability to perform a job or occupation, or to reason or make decisions. 2) In wills, trusts, and contracts, sufficiently mentally able to understand [..]

properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient; "a competent typist" adequate for the purpose; "a competent performance" (competence) th [..]

adj. Qualified.

Bacterial cells which are capable of accepting foreign extra-chromosomal DNA.

1 : having or showing requisite or adequate ability or qualities [a lawyer] [ representation by counsel] 2 a : free from addiction or mental defect that renders one incapable of taking care of ...

Competent means capable or proficient. In the legal sense, competent describes one who's legally qualified or able to make binding decisions.  

"Competent" is defined as "having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified." Clemons v. Crawford, 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 24596 [..]

(adj) properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient(adj) adequate for the purpose(adj) legally qualified or sufficient

  Means a person is capable of making informed decisions in specific areas regarding the conduct of one's personal and/or financial affairs. Family - Parent, foster parents, spouses, siblings, an [..]

sufficiently mentally able to stand trial, if he/she understands the proceedings and can rationally deal with his/her lawyer. This is often broadly interpreted by psychiatrists whose testimony may per [..]

Means a person is capable of making informed decisions in specific areas regarding the conduct of one's personal and/or financial affairs. Family - Parent, foster parents, spouses, siblings, and others who perform the roles and functions of family members in the life of an individual, including persons in a relationship of mutual support with [..]

Able to take up exogenous DNA and thereby be transformed.

A condition in which a bacterial cell is capable of taking up and integrating high molecular weight DNA into its chromosome.

legally qualified.