ɪnˈkɔmpɪtənt adj. & n. --adj. 1 (often foll. by to + infin.)
not qualified or
able to
perform a
particular task or
function (an incompetent builder). 2
showing a
lack of
skill (an incompetent performance). 3
Med. (esp. of a
valve or sphincter) not able to perform
its function. --n. an incompetent
person. øøincompetence n. incompetency n. incompetently adv. [F incomp÷tent or LL incompetens (as
IN-(1), COMPETENT)]