Definition of rebus

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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re·bus    (rbs) KEY  

NOUN:
pl. re·bus·es

A representation of words in the form of pictures or symbols, often presented as a puzzle.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin rbus, ablative pl. of rs, thing; see r- in Indo-European roots

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