a. [ F. compétent, p. pr. of compéter to be in the competency of, LL. competere to strive after together, to agree with; hence, to be fit. See Compete. ]
That is the privilege of the infinite Author of things, . . . but is not competent to any finite being. Locke.
adv. In a competent manner; adequately; suitably. [ 1913 Webster ]