capable

adjective

ca·pa·ble ˈkā-pə-bəl How to pronounce capable (audio)

in rapid speech ˈkāp-bəl

: susceptible

a remark capable of being misunderstood

obsolete : comprehensive

: having attributes (such as physical or mental power) required for performance or accomplishment

is capable of intense concentration

: having traits conducive to or features permitting something

this woman is capable of murder by violence

Robert Graves

: having legal right to own, enjoy, or perform

of my land … to make thee capable

Shakespeare

: having or showing general efficiency and ability

a capable lawyer

a capable performance

capableness

ˈkā-pə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce capable (audio)

noun

capably

ˈkā-pə-blē How to pronounce capable (audio)

adverb

Synonyms

able
competent
equal
fit
good
qualified
suitable

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Example Sentences

a capable and efficient editor

Recent Examples on the Web Despite some early struggles in Louisville's passing game, Florida State knows what Cunningham is capable of doing in the air.

Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 15 Sep. 2022 The members of Crosby, Stills & Nash were capable of writing songs that captured the times.

cleveland, 15 Sep. 2022 And sure, such interactions ramp up the immersive factor and show off what the tech is capable of.

WIRED, 15 Sep. 2022 Bridget concludes that Hen is simply not capable of a genuine emotional interaction.

Jessica Ferri, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 Russia’s submarine- and ship-mounted Kalibr cruise missiles have a range of up to about 1,550 miles and are capable of striking other ships and the Ukrainian mainland from the Black Sea.

Jared Malsin, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 The mill features Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology and is capable of pumping out 395 hp and 406 ft lbs of torque.

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2022 And human beings are capable of creating great bodies of work.

Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 14 Sep. 2022 The soft, balmy texture feels more like that of a really great moisturizer — that just so happens to be capable of removing waterproof makeup without the need for rubbing or tugging.

Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French capable, from Late Latin capabilis, irregular from Latin capere to take — more at heave entry 1

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	capably
释义	capable adjective ca·pa·ble ˈkā-pə-bəl in rapid speech ˈkāp-bəl 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 this woman is capable of murder by violence Robert Graves 5 : having legal right to own, enjoy, or perform of my land … to make thee capable Shakespeare 6 : having or showing general efficiency and ability a capable lawyer a capable performance capableness ˈkā-pə-bəl-nəs noun capably ˈkā-pə-blē adverb Synonyms able competent equal fit good qualified suitable See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a capable and efficient editor Recent Examples on the Web Despite some early struggles in Louisville's passing game, Florida State knows what Cunningham is capable of doing in the air. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 15 Sep. 2022 The members of Crosby, Stills & Nash were capable of writing songs that captured the times. cleveland, 15 Sep. 2022 And sure, such interactions ramp up the immersive factor and show off what the tech is capable of. WIRED, 15 Sep. 2022 Bridget concludes that Hen is simply not capable of a genuine emotional interaction. Jessica Ferri, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 Russia’s submarine- and ship-mounted Kalibr cruise missiles have a range of up to about 1,550 miles and are capable of striking other ships and the Ukrainian mainland from the Black Sea. Jared Malsin, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 The mill features Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology and is capable of pumping out 395 hp and 406 ft lbs of torque. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2022 And human beings are capable of creating great bodies of work. Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 14 Sep. 2022 The soft, balmy texture feels more like that of a really great moisturizer — that just so happens to be capable of removing waterproof makeup without the need for rubbing or tugging. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French capable, from Late Latin capabilis, irregular from Latin capere to take — more at heave entry 1 First Known Use 1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition capable adjective ca·pa·ble ˈkā-pə-bəl 1 : having the qualities or abilities that are needed to do or accomplish something You are capable of better work. 2 : able to do something well a capable actress capably adverb as in masterfully in a skillful or expert manner the summer intern performed all assigned tasks at the television station capably and quickly Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance masterfully ably skillfully competently proficiently well expertly neatly adroitly deftly artfully adeptly easily masterly consummately aptly dexterously facilely fluently cleanly cleverly handily nimbly Antonyms & Near Antonyms poorly incompetently ineptly inexpertly inefficiently amateurishly unskillfully clumsily artlessly incapably inaptly crudely awkwardly See More
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capable

adjective

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Kids Definition

adjective

adverb