capable
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adjective \ˈkā-pə-bəl, in rapid speech ˈkāp-bəl\Definition of CAPABLE
1
: susceptible <a remark capable of being misunderstood>
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obsolete : comprehensive
3
: having attributes (as physical or mental power) required for performance or accomplishment <is capable of intense concentration>
4
: having traits conducive to or features permitting <this woman is capable of murder by violence — Robert Graves> <an outer coat of light color capable of reflecting solar heat — Current Biography>
5
: having legal right to own, enjoy, or perform
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: having or showing general efficiency and ability <a capable lawyer> <a capable performance>
— ca·pa·ble·ness \ˈkā-pə-bəl-nəs\ noun
— ca·pa·bly \-pə-blē\ adverb
See Examples of CAPABLE
- <a capable and efficient editor>
Origin of CAPABLE
Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French capable, from Late Latin capabilis, irregular from Latin capere to take — more at heave
First Known Use: 1579
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