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capable

/'keɪpəbəl/

Synonyms of capable Antonyms of capable Examples of capable Usage of capable Parts of capable Definition that contains capable Words sounding like capable Explanation of capable

adjective
possibly accepting or permitting
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"a passage capable of misinterpretation"

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open subject susceptible
adjective
have the skills and qualifications to do things well
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"a capable administrator" "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"

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able competent
adjective
having the requisite qualities for
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adequate to equal to up to adequate equal
adjective
(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
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"capable of winning" "capable of hard work" "capable of walking on two feet"

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surefooted resourceful sure-footed able confident

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incapable
(followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for
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"no one believed her capable of murder"
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incapable

Examples of capable

"a passage capable of misinterpretation"
"a capable administrator"
"children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"
"capable of winning"
"capable of hard work"
"capable of walking on two feet"
"no one believed her capable of murder"