There are many examples of words that carry the negative within their construction. By adding a prefix (in this case 'in') to the word 'competent', the positive becomes negative.
Other examples of the prefix in are - 'inaccurate', 'ineligible' and 'intolerant'.
As a competent speaker of English examine your dictionary's entries for 'in'. You'll be surprised at the length of the list. You'll find new words for crosswords and Scrabble. And you'll build your vocabulary.
If you are currently learning English,have a look at the dictionary entries for 'in'. Do this for a few minutes at a time. Note those words that you hear often. Gather a few that are less familiar to you. Return to the reference. Look out for any analyses in your reference. And remember that not all words beginning with 'in' imply the negative. Seek out those and expand your vocabulary.
There are additional prefixes used in English. I'll be writing more on this topic in future posts.
Other examples of the prefix in are - 'inaccurate', 'ineligible' and 'intolerant'.
As a competent speaker of English examine your dictionary's entries for 'in'. You'll be surprised at the length of the list. You'll find new words for crosswords and Scrabble. And you'll build your vocabulary.
If you are currently learning English,have a look at the dictionary entries for 'in'. Do this for a few minutes at a time. Note those words that you hear often. Gather a few that are less familiar to you. Return to the reference. Look out for any analyses in your reference. And remember that not all words beginning with 'in' imply the negative. Seek out those and expand your vocabulary.
There are additional prefixes used in English. I'll be writing more on this topic in future posts.
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