Definitions for capable
ˈkeɪ pə bəlca·pa·ble

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. capableadjective

   (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability

   "capable of winning"; "capable of hard work"; "capable of walking on two feet"

2. capable, open, subjectadjective

   possibly accepting or permitting

   "a passage capable of misinterpretation"; "open to interpretation"; "an issue open to question"; "the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation"

3. capableadjective

   (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for

   "no one believed her capable of murder"

4. adequate to(p), capable, equal to(p), up to(p)adjective

   having the requisite qualities for

   "equal to the task"; "the work isn't up to the standard I require"

5. able, capableadjective

   have the skills and qualifications to do things well

   "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. capableadjective

   Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

2. capableadjective

   Of sufficient capacity or size for holding, containing, receiving or taking in. Construed with of, for or an infinitive.

3. Etymology: From capabilis.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CAPABLEadjective

   Etymology: capable, Fr.

   1. Endued with powers equal to any particular thing.

   To say, that the more capable, or the better deserver, hath such right to govern, as he may compulsorily bring under the less worthy, is idle. Francis Bacon.

   When we consider so much of that space, as is equal to, or capable to receive a body of any assigned dimensions. John Locke.

   When you hear any person give his judgment, consider with yourself whether he be a capable judge. Isaac Watts.

   2. Intelligent; able to understand.

   Look you, how pale he glares;
   His form and cause conjoined, preaching to stones,
   Would make them capable. William Shakespeare, Hamlet.

   3. Capacious; able to receive or understand.

   I am much bound to God, that he hath endued you with one capable of the best instructions. Digby.

   4. Susceptible.

   The soul, immortal substance, to remain,
   Conscious of joy, and capable of pain. Matthew Prior.

   5. Qualified for; without any natural impediment.

   There is no man that believes the goodness of God, but must be inclined to think, that he hath made some things for as long a duration as they are capable of. John Tillotson.

   6. Qualified for; without legal impediment.

   Of my land,
   Loyal and natural boy! I’ll work the means
   To make thee capable. William Shakespeare, King Lear.

   7. It has the particle of before a noun.

   What secret springs their eager passions move,
   How capable of death for injur’d love. John Dryden, Virgil.

   8. Hollow. This sense is not now in use.

   Lean but upon a rush,
   The cicatrice, and capable impressure,
   Thy palm some moments keeps. William Shakespeare, As you like it.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. capable

   Capable refers to having the ability, power, fitness or competency to perform or accomplish something successfully. It can also refer to having the qualities or abilities required for a specific task or function.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Capableadjective

   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

2. Capableadjective

   possessing adequate power; qualified; able; fully competent; as, a capable instructor; a capable judge; a mind capable of nice investigations

3. Capableadjective

   possessing legal power or capacity; as, a man capable of making a contract, or a will

4. Capableadjective

   capacious; large; comprehensive

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Capable

   kāp′a-bl, adj. having ability, power, or skill to do: qualified, competent.—ns. Capabil′ity, Cap′ableness. [Fr.,—Low L. capabilis—L. capĕre, to hold, take.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. capable

   To have the natural and intuitive ability or power to do

   We are all capable of doing various tasks.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 20, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'capable' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2087

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'capable' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3031

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'capable' in Adjectives Frequency: #276

Anagrams for capable »

1. pacable

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of capable in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of capable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of capable in a Sentence

1. Asa Hutchinson:

   People knew exactly what to do. They were capable of making their decisions.

2. The Lakers ':

   The one thing that bothers me more than anything is we never really got an opportunity to see our full team at full strength, either because of injury or COVID or something going on with our ballclub this year, we could never fully get into a rhythm. And never really kind of see the full potential of what we could be capable of.

3. Philipp Schwabl:

   Of particular concern is what this means to us, and especially patients with gastrointestinal diseases, while the highest plastic concentrations in animal studies have been found in the gut, the smallest microplastic particles are capable of entering the blood stream, lymphatic system and may even reach the liver.

4. Sharron Fast:

   Even Hong Kong -RSB- lawyers are unable to provide clear advice or guidelines on what would amount to an offense — the provisions are so broadly crafted that Hong Kong lawyers are capable of capturing even benign conduct such as slogans, censorship is coming.

5. Joe Biden:

   It's one thing if it's a minor incursion and we end up having to fight about what to do and not do, but if they actually do what they're capable of doing with the forces amassed on the border, it is going to be a disaster for Russia if they further invade Ukraine.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=capable
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Capable
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=capable
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capable
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=capable