be capable of — having the ability, skill, or power to do something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: having the ability, skill, or power to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi ˈkeɪpəbəl ʌv/
Example Sentences
- My smartphone is capable of taking better photos than my old camera.
- Are you capable of eating 10 hamburgers in one sitting?
- This AI is capable of writing poems, but not capable of feeling emotions.
be capable of
NOUN[/bi ˈkeɪpəbəl ʌv/]
having the ability, skill, or power to do something
having the ability, skill, or power to do something
Be capable and adaptable - that's how problems become manageable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'be capable of' derives from the Latin verb 'capere', meaning 'to seize' or 'to take'. The adjective 'capable' evolved to denote the ability to seize, hold, or accomplish something, eventually broadening to mean possessing the power or skill to do something.
Breakdown
cap- (from Latin capere, to seize/take) + -able (suffix meaning 'able to' or 'having the power to') + of (preposition indicating scope or domain of capability).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My smartphone is capable of taking better photos than my old camera.”
“Are you capable of eating 10 hamburgers in one sitting?”
“This AI is capable of writing poems, but not capable of feeling emotions.”
“My cat is capable of opening doors but not capable of closing them.”
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