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capable meaning and definition
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Definition of capable (adjective)
- (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
- "capable of winning"; "capable of hard work"; "capable of walking on two feet"
- antonym: incapable
- possibly accepting or permitting
- (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for
- "no one believed her capable of murder"
- antonym: incapable
- having the requisite qualities for
- "equal to the task"; "the work isn't up to the standard I require"
- synonyms: adequate to, equal to, up to
- have the skills and qualifications to do things well
- "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"
- synonyms: able
Source: Princeton University Wordnet