Definition of capable
1
: susceptible
a remark capable of being misunderstood
3
: having attributes (such as physical or mental power) required for performance or accomplishment
is capable of intense concentration
4
: having traits conducive to or features permitting something
this woman is capable of murder by violence— Robert Graves
5
: having legal right to own, enjoy, or perform
of my land … to make thee capable— Shakespeare
6
: having or showing general efficiency and ability
a capable lawyer a capable performance
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The first known use of capable was in 1579
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