capableness

noun

ca·​pa·​ble·​ness ˈkā-pə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce capableness (audio)
plural -es
Synonyms of capablenessnext

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“Capableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capableness. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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