able
able definition
able (ā′bəl)
adjective abler a′bler (-blər), ablest a′blest (-bləst)
- having enough power, skill, etc. to do something able to read
- having much power of mind; skilled; talented an able teacher
- Law legally qualified, authorized, or competent to do a specified act
Etymology: ME < OFr hable, habile < L habilis, easily handled, apt < habere, to have, hold: see habit
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