Definitions for habileˈhæb ɪl

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

hab•ileˈhæb ɪl(adj.)

  1. skillful; dexterous; adroit.

Origin of habile:

1375–1425; late ME < L habilis handy, apt; see able

Wiktionary

  1. habile(Adjective)

    Generally able or adroit; handy.

  2. Origin: habil, from habile, from habilis, from habeo.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Habile(adj)

    fit; qualified; also, apt


Translations for habile

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

clever(adjective)

skilful

a clever carpenter.

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