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- Dictionarycapable/ˈkeɪpəbl/
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"
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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.
CAPABLE definition: 1. able to do things effectively and skilfully, and to achieve results: 2. having the ability…. Learn more.
having the ability, power, or qualities to be able to do something: Only the Democratic Party is capable of running the country. See more. Fewer examples. I think both sexes are equally capable of looking after children. These new bullets are capable of inflicting massive injuries.
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.
Someone who is capable has the skill or qualities necessary to do a particular thing well, or is able to do most things well. She's a very capable speaker. Sam was a highly capable manager.
adj. 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.
Definition of capable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective. Having ability; able to do things well; skilled; competent. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Having the ability required for a specific task or accomplishment; qualified. Capable of winning. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Having the inclination or disposition.
capable meaning, definition, what is capable: able to do things well: Learn more.
having ability, esp in many different fields; competent. ( postpositive) followed by of: able or having the skill (to do something): she is capable of hard work. ( postpositive) followed by of: having the temperament or inclination (to do something): he seemed capable of murder.
