Capable — synonyms, capable antonyms, definition

1. capable (a)

able accomplished adequate admitting adroit alert apt artful assiduous calculating careful clever competent dependable dexterous diplomatic dormant effective efficient energetic • • •

2. capable (Adjective)

adequate to equal to subject up to incapable

capable (Adjective) — (usually followed by 'of') having capacity or ability. ex. "capable of winning" ex. "capable of hard work" ex. "capable of walking on two feet"

capable (Adjective) — Possibly accepting or permitting. ex. "a passage capable of misinterpretation"

capable (Adjective) — (followed by 'of') having the temperament or inclination for. ex. "no one believed her capable of murder"

capable (Adjective) — Having the requisite qualities for.

capable (Adjective) — Having the skills and qualifications to do things well. ex. "a capable administrator" ex. "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"

capability capableness potentiality