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- Dictionary-able/əb(ə)l/
suffix
- 1. (forming adjectives) able to be: "calculable"
- 2. (forming adjectives) to be: "payable"
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ABLE definition: 1. to have the necessary physical strength, mental power, skill, time, money, or opportunity to do…. Learn more.
able implies power equal to effort required: able to finish in time. capable implies power to meet or fulfill ordinary requirements: a capable worker. competent suggests power to meet demands in a completely satisfactory manner: a competent nurse.
ABLE meaning: 1. to have the necessary physical strength, mental power, skill, time, money, or opportunity to do…. Learn more.
The meaning of ABLE is having sufficient power, skill, or resources to do something. How to use able in a sentence.
To be able is to have the skill, knowledge, or permission to do something. Able is an adjective that describes the ability to do a particular thing, like your friend who's able to ride a motorcycle and your dog that's able to roll over on command.
Definition of able adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. having the necessary power, skill, resources, or qualifications to do something: able to read music; not able to vote. 2. having or showing unusual talent, intelligence, skill, or knowledge: an able leader.
Able definition: having necessary power, skill, resources, or qualifications; qualified. See examples of ABLE used in a sentence.
ABLE meaning: 1. to have the ability to do something or the possibility of doing something: 2. clever or good at…. Learn more.
having the necessary power, skill, knowledge, or resources to do something:[be + ~ + to + verb] able to read music after just a few lessons. having or showing unusual talent, intelligence, skill, or knowledge: an able leader.
