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capabilitythe ability to do something; a feature or faculty giving someone the ability to do something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the ability to do something; a feature or faculty giving someone the ability to do something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

Korean meaning: 능력, 역량; 무엇인가를 할 수 있는 능력이나 기능

Korean pronunciation: 케이-퍼-빌-러-티 (강세: 빌)

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's capability to remember everyone's birthday is legendary in our family.
  • The company is investing heavily to improve its research and development capabilities.
  • His capability to fall asleep anywhere, even during rock concerts, amazes his friends.

capability

NOUN

//ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti//

the ability to do something; a feature or faculty giving someone the ability to do something

capability concept
💡 Concept

Demonstrating impressive skills and capability

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capability rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

True capability combines ability with reliability!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

🌳Etymology

Rootcap-
Suffix--ability

Origin

From Late Latin 'capabilis' meaning 'able to hold or contain,' derived from Latin 'capere' meaning 'to take or seize.' The word entered English through Old French 'capable' in the 16th century.

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🎵Rhyme

abilityreliabilityresponsibility
ability
reliability
responsibility

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's capability to remember everyone's birthday is legendary in our family.

The company is investing heavily to improve its research and development capabilities.

😄 Fun example

His capability to fall asleep anywhere, even during rock concerts, amazes his friends.

The new software has advanced data analysis capabilities.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

abilitycapacitycompetenceskillfaculty

Antonyms

inabilityincapacityincompetence

Related

capableenablepotentialtalentexpertise