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incompetent

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "incompetent" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

4 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
4syllables

incompetent

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incompetent is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, incompetent is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofincompetent

1noun
  • A person who is incompetent.
1adjective
  • Unskilled; lacking the degree of ability that would normally be expected.

    Synonyms: inept

    Example: "Having an incompetent lawyer may be grounds for a retrial, but the lawyer in question probably doesn't know that."

  • Unable to make rational decisions, insane or otherwise cognitively impaired.

    Example: "The charged was judged incompetent to stand trial, at least until his medication started working."

  • Of the cervix: opening too early in pregnancy, provoking the baby to be born.
  • Not resistant to deformation or flow.

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