capable

/ˈkeɪpəbl̩/ · adjective

Meaning

Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.
Of sufficient capacity or size for holding, containing, receiving or taking in; accessible to. Construed with of, for or an infinitive.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

able(English)competent(English)resourceful(English)adequate(English)susceptible(English)up to(English)confident(English)surefooted(English)withstanding(English)stinging(English)accommodating(English)depths(English)

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Sources

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