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- DictionaryCa·pa·ble/ˈkāpəb(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing: "I'm quite capable of taking care of myself"
- 2. able to achieve efficiently whatever one has to do; competent: "she looked enthusiastic and capable"
1. : susceptible. a remark capable of being misunderstood. 2. obsolete : comprehensive. 3. : having attributes (such as physical or mental power) required for performance or accomplishment. is capable of intense concentration. 4. : having traits conducive to or features permitting something.
able to do things effectively and skillfully, and to achieve results: She's a very capable woman/ worker / judge. We need to get an assistant who's capable and efficient. Synonyms. adept. competent. expert. good. proficient.
CAPABLE definition: 1. able to do things effectively and skilfully, and to achieve results: 2. having the ability…. Learn more.
Capable definition: having power and ability; efficient; competent. See examples of CAPABLE used in a sentence.
To be capable of something is to be able to do it, like your little brother who is perfectly capable of tying his own shoes, but likes having everyone else do it for him. When people are capable, they can handle whatever task is at hand, like a capable teacher who can explain difficult concepts and make it fun.
5 days ago · adjective. 1. having ability, esp in many different fields; competent. 2. (postpositive; foll by of) able or having the skill (to do something) she is capable of hard work. 3. (postpositive; foll by of) having the temperament or inclination (to do something) he seemed capable of murder.
Definition of capable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
CAPABLE definition: 1. able to do things effectively and achieve results: 2. having the ability or qualities to be…. Learn more.
Synonyms for CAPABLE: suitable, qualified, competent, able, good, fit, equal, expert; Antonyms of CAPABLE: incompetent, unfit, poor, unqualified, inept, inexperienced, unskilled, unfitted
1. having power and ability; efficient; competent: a capable instructor. 2. capable of, a. having the ability for: capable of writing music. b. susceptible of: a situation capable of improvement. c. predisposed to: capable of murder.
