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capable


Main Entry: ca·pa·ble
Pronunciation: \ˈkā-pə-bəl, in rapid speech ˈkāp-bəl\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French capable, from Late Latin capabilis, irregular from Latin capere to take — more at heave
Date: 1579

1 : susceptible <a remark capable of being misunderstood>
2 obsolete : comprehensive
3 : having attributes (as physical or mental power) required for performance or accomplishment <is capable of intense concentration>
4 : having traits conducive to or features permitting <this woman is capable of murder by violence — Robert Graves> <an outer coat of light color capable of reflecting solar heat — Current Biography>
5 : having legal right to own, enjoy, or perform
6 : having or showing general efficiency and ability <a capable lawyer> <a capable performance>

ca·pa·ble·ness \ˈkā-pə-bəl-nəs\ noun

ca·pa·bly \-pə-blē\ adverb


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