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Synonyms & Similar Words
ability
aptitude
capability
competence
potential
talent
faculty
skill
proficiency
expertise
knowledge
intelligence
aptness
suitability
fitness
qualification
eligibility
proficiency
skillfulness
adeptness
dexterity
versatility
adaptability
flexibility
resilience
robustness
strength
potency
power
might
endurance
stamina
tolerance
resistance
faculty
knack
gift
endowment
Meaning of Capacity
According to Oxford Dictionary, capacity refers to the maximum amount that something can hold or produce
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines capacity as the ability to hold, receive, or accommodate something, or a person's mental or physical ability
- Cambridge Dictionary describes capacity as the amount of something that a container or system can hold, or someone's ability to do a particular job or activity
Example Uses
- The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000 spectators
- She has a great capacity for learning new languages
- The company's production capacity has increased significantly over the past year
- His capacity for empathy and understanding makes him an excellent counselor
- The hotel's capacity to accommodate large groups is limited during peak season
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
inability
incapability
incompetence
ineptness
weakness
fragility
vulnerability
powerlessness
helplessness
incapacity
insufficiency
inadequacy
deficiency
shortcoming
limitation
restriction
constraint
handicap
disability
impairment
ineffectiveness
ineffectuality