able
able
adj \ˈā-bəl\abler\-b(ə-)lər\ablest\-b(ə-)ləst\
Definition of ABLE
1
a : having sufficient power, skill, or resources to accomplish an object b : susceptible to action or treatment
2
: marked by intelligence, knowledge, skill, or competence
— ably \ˈā-b(ə-)lē\ adverb
Examples of ABLE
- He will buy a new car as soon as he is able.
- He turned out to be an able editor.
- She is one of the ablest lawyers in the firm.
Origin of ABLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin habilis apt, from habēre to have — more at habit
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to ABLE
Related Words: accomplished, ace, adept, experienced, expert, master, masterful, masterly, practiced (also practised), proficient, seasoned, skilled, skillful, veteran; overqualified; prepared, schooled, trained; apt, ready, willing; all-around (also all-round), protean, versatile
Near Antonyms: inexperienced, inexpert, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful; unprepared, unschooled, untrained; beginning, green, new, raw, untested, untried
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