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Synonyms & Similar Words
competent
skilled
able
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Meaning of Capable
Having the ability or skill to do something
Definitions
- Having the ability or quality necessary to do something
- * Having sufficient power or strength to accomplish something
- * Having the mental or physical ability to perform a task
Etymology of Capable
The word "capable" comes from the Old French "capable", meaning "able to hold or grasp", which is derived from the Latin "capax", meaning "able to hold" or "receptive", and the suffix "-able", which forms adjectives indicating ability or capacity
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe someone or something that has the ability or skill to do something
Example Uses
- She is a capable leader who can manage a team effectively
- * He is a capable musician who can play multiple instruments
- * The new employee is capable of handling the workload
- * The capable engineer designed a innovative solution to the problem
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
incapable
unable
incompetent
inept
unskilled
unqualified
ineffectual
powerless
weak
feeble
helpless
ineffective
useless
worthless
unfit
untrained
uneducated
ignorant
clueless
foolish
silly
ridiculous
absurd
ludicrous
preposterous
laughable
incompetent
inadequate
insufficient
limited
restricted
handicapped
disabled
crippled
debilitated
enfeebled
paralyzed