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competently-executed

|com-pe-tent-ly-ex-e-cut-ed|

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/ˈkɑːmpɪtəntli ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/

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/ˈkɒmpɪtəntli ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd/

skillfully performed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'competently-executed' originates from the combination of 'competent' and 'execute'. 'Competent' comes from Latin 'competentem', meaning 'suitable, fit', and 'execute' from Latin 'executus', meaning 'to carry out'.

Historical Evolution

'Competent' evolved from Latin 'competentem' through Old French 'competent', while 'execute' evolved from Latin 'executus' through Old French 'executer'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'competent' meant 'suitable or fit', and 'execute' meant 'to carry out'. Together, they evolved to mean 'performed with skill'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

performed or carried out with skill and efficiency.

The project was competently-executed, meeting all the client's expectations.

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Last updated: 2025/03/28 03:42