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/
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
Capable hearts on a stable table of knowledge from fable — when foundations hold firm, every mountain becomes climbable
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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'.
Breakdown
cap- (to take, hold) + -able (able to be, worthy of) = capable
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“He is capable of solving complex problems.”
“She is a highly capable manager.”
“The project is in capable hands.”
“The team delivered a capable performance.”
“She's more than capable of leading the team.”
📝Examples
“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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