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The meaning of the word "Capable" in English


Capable a. : Possessing ability, qualification, or susceptibility; having capacity; of sufficient size or strength; as, a room capable of holding a large number; a castle capable of resisting a long assault.

Capable a. : Possessing adequate power; qualified; able; fully competent; as, a capable instructor; a capable judge; a mind capable of nice investigations.

Capable a. : Possessing legal power or capacity; as, a man capable of making a contract, or a will.

Capable a. : Capacious; large; comprehensive.

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What animal is Capable of spitting further than any other?

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capable from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games. ... 3 : having attributes (as physical or mental power) required for performance or accomplishment <is capable of intense concentration> ... 

synonyms
  (adjective) open
  (adjective) subject
  (adjective) able
  (adjective) adequate to
  (adjective) equal to
  (adjective) up to
antonyms
  (adjective) incapable
related terms
  (adjective) competent
similar terms
  (adjective) able
  (adjective) adequate
  (adjective) competent
  (adjective) confident
  (adjective) resourceful
  (adjective) sure-footed
  (adjective) surefooted
  (adjective) susceptible


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