capable
//ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl//
Forms
- Comparative
- more capable
- Superlative
- most capable
Definitions
1.Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.
- That fact is not capable of proof.
- As everyone knew, he was capable of violence when roused.
- He does not need help; he is capable of eating on his own.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2338
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French capable
From Late Latin capābilis.