Competent vs. Competitive — What's the Difference?

Properly or sufficiently qualified; capable

Relating to or characterized by competition

Adequate for the purpose

As good as or better than others of a comparable nature

(Law) Legally qualified or fit to perform an act.

Of, involving, or determined by competition

Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.

Liking competition or inclined to compete

(legal) Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.

(Biochemistry) Relating to the inhibition of enzyme activity that results from an alternate compound binding reversibly to the site on an enzyme where the substrate would normally bind.

Adequate for the purpose

Of or pertaining to competition.

Permeable to foreign DNA.

(of someone's character) Inclined to compete.

(geology) Resistant to deformation or flow.

(economics) Capable of competing successfully.

Answering to all requirements; adequate; sufficient; suitable; capable; legally qualified; fit.

(biochemistry) Inhibiting the action of an enzyme by binding with it.

Rightfully or properly belonging; incident; - followed by to.

Cheap, especially used of quality products.

Properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient;

Of or pertaining to competition; producing competition; competitory; as, a competitive examination.

Adequate for the purpose;

Involving competition or competitiveness;

Subscribing to capitalistic competition

Showing a fighting disposition without self-seeking;