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capable definition

ca·pable (kā′pə bəl)

adjective

having ability; able to do things well; skilled; competent

Etymology: Fr < LL capabilis < L capere, to take: see have

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capable Idioms

capable of

  1. susceptible of; admitting of; open to
  2. having the ability or qualities necessary for
  3. able or ready to capable of telling a lie

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