capable

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkeɪpəbl̩/

Adjective

capable

1. Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

   She is capable and efficient.

   He does not need help; he is capable of eating on his own.

   As everyone knew, he was capable of violence when roused.

   That fact is not capable of proof.

2. (obsolete) Of sufficient capacity or size for holding, containing, receiving or taking in; accessible to. Construed with of, for or an infinitive.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:skillful

Antonyms

• incapable

Translations

• French: capable
• German: fähig
• Italian: capace
• Portuguese: capaz
• Russian: спосо́бный
• Spanish: capaz

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