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    capable
    /ˈkeɪpəbl/

    adjective

    • 1. having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing: "I'm quite capable of taking care of myself"
    • 2. able to achieve efficiently whatever one has to do; competent: "she looked enthusiastic and capable"

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  2. CAPABLE definition: 1. able to do things effectively and skilfully, and to achieve results: 2. having the ability…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of CAPABLE is susceptible. How to use capable in a sentence. susceptible; comprehensive; having attributes (such as physical or mental power) required for performance or accomplishment…

  4. Capable definition: having power and ability; efficient; competent. See examples of CAPABLE used in a sentence.

  5. having the ability, power, or qualities to be able to do something: Only the Democratic Party is capable of running the country. See more. Fewer examples. I think both sexes are equally capable of looking after children. These new bullets are capable of inflicting massive injuries.

  6. To be capable of something is to be able to do it, like your little brother who is perfectly capable of tying his own shoes, but likes having everyone else do it for him.

  7. capable. ( ˈkeɪpəbəl) adj. 1. having ability, esp in many different fields; competent. 2. (foll by: of) able or having the skill (to do something): she is capable of hard work. 3. (foll by: of) having the temperament or inclination (to do something): he seemed capable of murder.

  8. Definition of capable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. Someone who is capable has the skill or qualities necessary to do a particular thing well, or is able to do most things well.

  10. CAPABLE definition: 1. able to do things effectively and achieve results: 2. having the ability or qualities to be…. Learn more.

  11. having ability, esp in many different fields; competent. ( postpositive) followed by of: able or having the skill (to do something): she is capable of hard work. ( postpositive) followed by of: having the temperament or inclination (to do something): he seemed capable of murder.