capable

adjective

Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

(obsolete) Of sufficient capacity or size for holding, containing, receiving or taking in; accessible to. Construed with of, for or an infinitive.

Roots

capiocap- · Latin · take, seize

Synonyms for capable

ableadj competentadj adeptadj proficientadj skilledadj talentedadj efficientadj qualifiedadj accomplishedadj giftedadj effectiveadj suitedadj

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Where does capable come from?

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