capacity plural
ca·pac·i·ty
The plural form of capacity is capacities
C cDefinitions
- noun plural capacity the ability to receive or contain: This hotel has a large capacity. 1
- noun plural capacity 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 capacity power of receiving impressions, knowledge, etc.; mental ability: the capacity to learn calculus. 1
- noun plural capacity 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 capacity quality or state of being susceptible to a given treatment or action: Steel has a high capacity to withstand pressure. 1
- noun plural capacity position; function; role: He served in the capacity of legal adviser. 1
- noun plural capacity legal qualification. 1
- noun plural capacity Electricity. capacitance. maximum possible output. 1