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Word: Capable
Speech Type: Adjective
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘able to take in’, physically or mentally): from French, from late Latin capabilis, from Latin capere ‘take or hold’
ˈkeɪpəbl
having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing
Short Definition:having ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve specified thing
Examples:- I'm quite capable of taking care of myself
- the aircraft is capable of flying 5,000 miles non-stop
able to achieve efficiently whatever one has to do; competent
Short Definition:able to achieve efficiently whatever one has to do
Examples:- she looked enthusiastic and capable
- a highly capable man
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