Capable: meaning, definitions and examples

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capable

 

[ หˆkeษชpษ™bl ]

Context #1

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.
Context #2

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น capaz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค•เฅเคทเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fรคhig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mampu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะดะฐั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdolny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ‰่ƒฝใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท capable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ capaz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yetenekli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Šฅ๋ ฅ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุฏุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ schopnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ schopnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰่ƒฝๅŠ›็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sposoben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั–ะปะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qabiliyyษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ capaz

Word origin

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.