Competence and Deficiency

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Competence

Competence noun - The physical or mental power to do something.
Usage example: questioned his competence to finish the task without help
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Antonyms for Competence
Deficiency is an antonym for competence.
Nearby Words: competent, compete, competently, competency, competing

Deficiency

Deficiency noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.
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Antonyms for Deficiency
Competence is an antonym for deficiency.
Nearby Words: deficient, deficit, deficiently
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How words are described

high high competence high deficiency
relative relative competence relative deficiency
actual actual competence actual deficiency
major major competence major deficiency
Other adjectives: mental, temporary, perceived, sudden, magical.
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