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Capable Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Capable? [adj] having the requisite qualities for; "equal to the task"; "the work isn't up to the standard I require" [adj] (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability; "capable of winning"; "capable of hard work"; "capable of walking on two feet" [adj] (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for; "no one believed her capable of murder" [adj] have the skills and qualifications to do things well; "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable" [adj] (`capable' is usually followed by `of' or `to') possibly accepting or permitting; "a passage capable of misinterpretation"; "open to interpretation"; "an issue open to question"; "the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Capable: able \| adequate \| adequate to(p) \| confident \| equal to(p) \| open to(p) \| resourceful \| subject to(p) \| surefooted \| susceptible \| up to(p) Related Terms \| Find terms related to Capable: able \| accomplished \| adapted \| adept \| adequate \| adjusted \| apt \| au fait \| capable of \| checked out \| clever \| competent \| disposed to \| effective \| effectual \| efficacious \| efficient \| equal to \| expert \| fit \| fitted \| fitted for \| gifted \| good \| inclined to \| journeyman \| masterful \| masterly \| predisposed to \| productive \| proficient \| proper \| qualified \| skilled \| suited \| talented \| up to \| up to snuff \| well-fitted \| well-qualified \| well-suited \| wicked \| worthy See Also \| competent Capable In Webster's Dictionary \Ca"pa*ble\, a. [F. capable, LL. capabilis capacious, capable, fr. L. caper to take, contain. See {Heave}.] 1. Possessing ability, qualification, or susceptibility; having capacity; of sufficient size or strength; as, a room capable of holding a large number; a castle capable of resisting a long assault. Concious of joy and capable of pain. --Prior. 2. Possessing adequate power; qualified; able; fully competent; as, a capable instructor; a capable judge; a mind capable of nice investigations. More capable to discourse of battles than to give them. --Motley. 3. Possessing legal power or capacity; as, a man capable of making a contract, or a will. 4. Capacious; large; comprehensive. [Obs.] --Shak. Note: Capable is usually followed by of, sometimes by an infinitive. Syn: Able; competent; qualified; fitted; efficient; effective; skillful.

Capable Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Capable?

[adj] having the requisite qualities for; "equal to the task"; "the work isn't up to the standard I require"
[adj] (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability; "capable of winning"; "capable of hard work"; "capable of walking on two feet"
[adj] (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for; "no one believed her capable of murder"
[adj] have the skills and qualifications to do things well; "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"
[adj] (`capable' is usually followed by `of' or `to') possibly accepting or permitting; "a passage capable of misinterpretation"; "open to interpretation"; "an issue open to question"; "the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation"

See Also | competent

Capable In Webster's Dictionary

\Ca"pa*ble\, a. [F. capable, LL. capabilis capacious,
capable, fr. L. caper to take, contain. See {Heave}.]
1. Possessing ability, qualification, or susceptibility;
   having capacity; of sufficient size or strength; as, a
   room capable of holding a large number; a castle capable
   of resisting a long assault.

         Concious of joy and capable of pain.  --Prior.

2. Possessing adequate power; qualified; able; fully
   competent; as, a capable instructor; a capable judge; a
   mind capable of nice investigations.

         More capable to discourse of battles than to give
         them.                                 --Motley.

3. Possessing legal power or capacity; as, a man capable of
   making a contract, or a will.

4. Capacious; large; comprehensive. [Obs.] --Shak.

Note: Capable is usually followed by of, sometimes by an
      infinitive.

Syn: Able; competent; qualified; fitted; efficient;
     effective; skillful.

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