capable — having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkeɪpəbl/
Korean meaning: 어떤 일을 할 수 있는 능력이나 자질을 가진
Korean pronunciation: 케이-퍼-블 (강세: 케이)
Example Sentences
- My smartphone is capable of everything except making me capable of putting it down!
- The new AI system is capable of learning from its mistakes, unlike my little brother.
- Students who are capable of critical thinking will succeed in university.
capable
ADJECTIVE//ˈkeɪpəbl//
having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing

A capable engineer skillfully assembles complex machinery with precision and confidence
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Capable hearts on a stable table of knowledge from fable — when foundations hold firm, every mountain becomes climbable
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Origin
From Middle French 'capable', derived from Late Latin 'capabilis', meaning 'able to hold or contain', from the verb 'capere' meaning 'to take, hold, or seize'.
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“My smartphone is capable of everything except making me capable of putting it down!”
“The new AI system is capable of learning from its mistakes, unlike my little brother.”
“Students who are capable of critical thinking will succeed in university.”
“The company is looking for capable employees who can work independently.”
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