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- Dictionarycapable/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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CAPABLE definition: 1. able to do things effectively and skilfully, and to achieve results: 2. having the ability…. Learn more.
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.
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.
1. having power and ability; efficient; competent: a capable instructor. 2. capable of, a. having the ability for: capable of writing music. b. susceptible of: a situation capable of improvement. c. predisposed to: capable of murder.
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…
Someone who is capable has the skill or qualities necessary to do a particular thing well, or is able to do most things well. She's a very capable speaker. Sam was a highly capable manager.
capable. adjective. OPAL W. /ˈkeɪpəbl/ having the ability or qualities necessary for doing something. capable of something You are capable of better work than this. capable of doing something He's quite capable of lying to get out of trouble. I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you.
capable. adjective. /ˈkeɪpəbl/. having the ability or qualities necessary for doing something capable of something You are capable of better work than this. capable of doing something He's fully capable of lying to get out of trouble.
able to do things effectively and achieve results: She's a very capable young woman. Fewer examples. He's eminently capable. She certainly proved herself capable during her time working here. capable of sth/doing sth. B2. having the ability or qualities to be able to do something: He's capable of doing much better than this.
adjective. Having ability; able to do things well; skilled; competent. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Having the ability required for a specific task or accomplishment; qualified. Capable of winning. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Having the inclination or disposition.
