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    -able
    /əb(ə)l/

    suffix

    • 1. (forming adjectives) able to be: "calculable"
    • 2. (forming adjectives) to be: "payable"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ABLE definition: 1. to have the necessary physical strength, mental power, skill, time, money, or opportunity to do…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ableAble Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : having sufficient power, skill, or resources to do something. able to solve a problem. b. : having the freedom or opportunity to do something. hopes to be able to visit soon. c. : having a quality or nature that makes something possible. a car able to hold five people. : susceptible to some action or treatment. a shoe able to be repaired. 2.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryABLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    to have the necessary physical strength, mental power, skill, time, money, or opportunity to do something: Will she be able to cope with the work? See more. be better able to do something. to find it easier to do something: Get a good night's sleep and you'll feel better able to cope. See more. able adjective (SKILLFUL) C2.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ableAble - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. (postpositive) having the necessary power, resources, skill, time, opportunity, etc, to do something. able to swim. 2. capable; competent; talented. an able teacher. 3. law. qualified, competent, or authorized to do some specific act. Collins English Dictionary.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › ableABLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Able definition: having necessary power, skill, resources, or qualifications; qualified. See examples of ABLE used in a sentence.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › ableAble - definition of able by The Free Dictionary

    1. ( postpositive) having the necessary power, resources, skill, time, opportunity, etc, to do something: able to swim. 2. capable; competent; talented: an able teacher. 3. (Law) law qualified, competent, or authorized to do some specific act.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of able adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › able'sABLE Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    Able definition: having necessary power, skill, resources, or qualifications; qualified. See examples of ABLE used in a sentence.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryABLE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    ABLE meaning: 1. to have the ability to do something or the possibility of doing something: 2. clever or good at…. Learn more.