Capablest: meaning, definitions and examples
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capablest
[ ˈkeɪpəblɪst ]
highest degree
The term 'capablest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'capable', meaning possessing the ability, skills, or resources to accomplish something. It indicates the highest level of ability or potential in comparison to others. When something is described as 'capablest', it suggests that it surpasses all others in competence or skill within a certain context. This form is not commonly used in modern English, with 'most capable' being the preferred expression.
Synonyms
most able, most capable, most competent.
Examples of usage
- She is the capablest person in the team.
- He proved to be the capablest leader during the crisis.
- They selected the capablest candidate for the job.
Translations
Translations of the word "capablest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais capaz
🇮🇳 सबसे सक्षम
🇩🇪 am fähigsten
🇮🇩 paling mampu
🇺🇦 найздатніший
🇵🇱 najbardziej zdolny
🇯🇵 最も能力がある
🇫🇷 le plus capable
🇪🇸 el más capaz
🇹🇷 en yetenekli
🇰🇷 가장 유능한
🇸🇦 الأكثر قدرة
🇨🇿 nejvíce schopný
🇸🇰 najviac schopný
🇨🇳 最有能力的
🇸🇮 najbolj sposoben
🇮🇸 færastur
🇰🇿 ең қабілетті
🇬🇪 ყველაზე უნარიანი
🇦🇿 ən bacarıqlı
🇲🇽 el más capaz
Etymology
The word 'capable' derives from the Latin 'capabilis', which relates to 'capere', meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. The evolution of the word passed through Middle French 'capable', retaining its meaning of ability or potential to perform a task. The formation of the superlative 'capablest' follows a somewhat irregular pattern in English adjectives. While some adjectives form their superlative by adding '-est', others employ 'most' for longer words. The use of 'capablest' may seem archaic, as contemporary usage favors 'most capable', reflecting a shift in language preferences over time. This change is indicative of the broader trend in English toward simplification and clarity in expression.