1. competence

noun. ['ˈkɑːmpətɪns'] the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually.

Rhymes with Linguistic Competence

2. linguistic

adjective. ['lɪŋˈgwɪstɪk'] consisting of or related to language.

Sentences with linguistic-competence

1. Noun Phrase
According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, linguistic competence plays a vital role in effective speech pathology, and a pathologist should consider a client's primary mode of communication before he can propose therapies.