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- [kuh-pas-i-tee]
- /kəˈpæs ɪ ti/
- /kəˈpæs.ə.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-pas-i-tee]
- /kəˈpæs ɪ ti/
Definitions of capacities word
- noun plural capacities the ability to receive or contain: This hotel has a large capacity. 1
- noun plural capacities the maximum amount or number that can be received or contained; cubic contents; volume: The inn is filled to capacity. The gasoline tank has a capacity of 20 gallons. 1
- noun plural capacities power of receiving impressions, knowledge, etc.; mental ability: the capacity to learn calculus. 1
- noun plural capacities actual or potential ability to perform, yield, or withstand: He has a capacity for hard work. The capacity of the oil well was 150 barrels a day. She has the capacity to go two days without sleep. 1
- noun plural capacities quality or state of being susceptible to a given treatment or action: Steel has a high capacity to withstand pressure. 1
- noun plural capacities position; function; role: He served in the capacity of legal adviser. 1
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Origin of capacities
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English capacite < Middle French < Latin capācitāt- (stem of capācitās), equivalent to capāci-, stem of capāx roomy (cap(ere) to hold + -āci- adj. suffix) + -tāt- -ty2
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Parts of speech for Capacities
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
capacities popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% 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.
capacities usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for capacities
noun capacities
- scopes — extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc.: an investigation of wide scope.
- accommodations — Accommodations are hotels or rooms where people can stay for a period of time.
- amplitudes — Plural form of amplitude.
- masses — the celebration of the Eucharist. Compare High Mass, Low Mass.
- measures — a unit or standard of measurement: weights and measures.
Antonyms for capacities
noun capacities
- limitations — a limiting condition; restrictive weakness; lack of capacity; inability or handicap: He knows his limitations as a writer.
- weaknesses — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
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