Capable: meaning, definitions and examples
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capable
[ หkeษชpษbl ]
ability
Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
Synonyms
able, competent, proficient, skilled
Examples of usage
- He is a very capable leader.
- She is capable of handling multiple tasks at once.
- Despite his young age, he is very capable of running the company efficiently.
potential
Having the potential to become or accomplish something.
Synonyms
able, competent, qualified, skilled
Examples of usage
- She is a capable student and has the potential to excel in her studies.
- With proper training, he can become a capable athlete.
- The team is capable of winning the championship.
Translations
Translations of the word "capable" in other languages:
๐ต๐น capaz
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเฅเคทเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช fรคhig
๐ฎ๐ฉ mampu
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะดะฐัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zdolny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ่ฝใช
๐ซ๐ท capable
๐ช๐ธ capaz
๐น๐ท yetenekli
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฅ๋ ฅ ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฏุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ schopnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ schopnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฝๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ sposoben
๐ฎ๐ธ hรฆfur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะฑัะปะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qabiliyyษtli
๐ฒ๐ฝ capaz
Etymology
The word 'capable' originated from the Latin word 'capabilis', which means 'able to take in' or 'receptive'. The term evolved over time in English to refer to having the ability or skill to do something. The concept of capability has been essential in assessing individuals' potential and competence in various fields.
See also: cap, capacity, cape, caplet, caps, capstone, recap.
Word Frequency Rank
This word ranks #1,571, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.
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- 1568 discovered
- 1569 native
- 1570 anyone
- 1571 capable
- 1572 experimental
- 1573 necessity
- 1574 expense
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