capacity for — the natural ability or power to do, experience, or understand something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the natural ability or power to do, experience, or understand something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈpæsəti fɔːr/
Example Sentences
- My capacity for eating pizza is honestly limitless, unlike my capacity for doing homework.
- Scientists are amazed by the human brain's capacity for storing memories.
- My cat has an incredible capacity for sleeping up to 20 hours a day.
capacity for
NOUN[/kəˈpæsəti fɔːr/]
the natural ability or power to do, experience, or understand something
A young violinist shows remarkable capacity for learning complex pieces in just one afternoon.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'capacitas', derived from 'capax' meaning 'able to hold much', from 'capere' meaning 'to take or hold'.
Breakdown
capac- (to hold/contain) + -ity (noun suffix indicating state or quality) + for (preposition indicating direction/purpose)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My capacity for eating pizza is honestly limitless, unlike my capacity for doing homework.”
“Scientists are amazed by the human brain's capacity for storing memories.”
“My cat has an incredible capacity for sleeping up to 20 hours a day.”
“Leaders need a strong capacity for making difficult decisions under pressure.”
“His capacity for making excuses is more impressive than his capacity for actual work.”
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