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- [key-puh-buh l]
- /ˈkeɪ pə bəl/
- /ˈkeɪpəbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [key-puh-buh l]
- /ˈkeɪ pə bəl/
Definitions of capable word
- adjective capable If a person or thing is capable of doing something, they have the ability to do it. 3
- adjective capable Someone who is capable has the skill or qualities necessary to do a particular thing well, or is able to do most things well. 3
- adjective capable having ability, esp in many different fields; competent 3
- adjective capable able or having the skill (to do something) 3
- adjective capable having the temperament or inclination (to do something) 3
- adjective capable having ability; able to do things well; skilled; competent 3
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Origin of capable
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Late Latin capābilis roomy, apparently equivalent to cap(āx) roomy + -ābilis able; see capacity
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Parts of speech for Capable
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adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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capable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
capable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for capable
adj capable
- suited — appropriate: She is suited to such a job.
- talented — having talent or special ability; gifted.
- efficient — (esp. of a system or machine) Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
- gifted — having great special talent or ability: the debut of a gifted artist.
- able — Someone who is able is very clever or very good at doing something.
adjective capable
- skilled — having skill; trained or experienced in work that requires skill.
Antonyms for capable
adj capable
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- inexperienced — not experienced; lacking knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.
- incompetent — not competent; lacking qualification or ability; incapable: an incompetent candidate.
- ineffective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
- inefficient — not efficient; unable to effect or achieve the desired result with reasonable economy of means.
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