competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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syn·drome
 (s  n  dr  m  )
KEY
NOUN:
- A group of symptoms that collectively indicate or characterize a disease, psychological disorder, or other abnormal condition.
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- A complex of symptoms indicating the existence of an undesirable condition or quality.
- A distinctive or characteristic pattern of behavior:
the syndrome of conspicuous consumption in wealthy suburbs.
ETYMOLOGY:
Greek sundrom , concurrence of symptoms, from sundromos, running together : sun-, syn- + dromos, a running
OTHER FORMS:
syn·dromic
(-dr m k, -dr  m k)
KEY
(Adjective)
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