capable

Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
  2. adjective possibly accepting or permitting
  3. adjective (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French capable, from Late Latin capābilis.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Similar
confident, able, resourceful
Opposite (antonyms)
incapable

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