adjective abler a′bler (-blər), ablest a′blest (-bləst)

1. having enough power, skill, etc. to do something able to read
2. having much power of mind; skilled; talented an able teacher
3. 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