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capable

/'k/eI/p/@/b/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability

    adj.all

    Examples
    Capable of winning.
    Capable of hard work.
    Capable of walking on two feet.
    Antonyms incapable

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for

    adj.all

    Examples
    No one believed her capable of murder.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. Possessing ability, qualification, or susceptibility; having capacity; of sufficient size or strength; as, a room <i>capable</i> of holding a large number; a castle <i>capable</i> of resisting a long assault.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. possibly accepting or permitting

    adj.all

    Examples
    A passage capable of misinterpretation.
    Synonyms open subject

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. having the requisite qualities for

    adj.all

    Synonyms adequate to equal to up to

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. have the skills and qualifications to do things well

    adj.all

    Examples
    A capable administrator.
    Children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable.
    Synonyms able

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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