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capable
('k/eI/p/@/b/@/l )

adjective (a)

  • (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability(adj.all)
    Example:
    Capable of winning.
    Capable of hard work.
    Capable of walking on two feet.
    Antonym:
    incapable
    source: wordnet30
  • (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for(adj.all)
    Example:
    No one believed her capable of murder.
    source: wordnet30
  • Possessing ability, qualification, or susceptibility; having capacity; of sufficient size or strength; as, a room capable of holding a large number; a castle capable of resisting a long assault.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • possibly accepting or permitting(adj.all)
    Example:
    A passage capable of misinterpretation.
    Synonym:
    open, subject
    source: wordnet30
  • having the requisite qualities for(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    adequate to, equal to, up to
    source: wordnet30
  • have the skills and qualifications to do things well(adj.all)
    Example:
    A capable administrator.
    Children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable.
    Synonym:
    able
    source: wordnet30
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