CAPABLE


Meaning of CAPABLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkā-pə-bəl, in rapid speech ]

ˈkāp-bəl adjective

Etymology: Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French capable, from Late Latin capabilis, irregular from Latin capere to take — more at heave

Date: 1579

1. : susceptible

a remark capable of being misunderstood

2. obsolete : comprehensive

3. : having attributes (as physical or mental power) required for performance or accomplishment

is capable of intense concentration

4. : having traits conducive to or features permitting

this woman is capable of murder by violence — Robert Graves

an outer coat of light color capable of reflecting solar heat — Current Biography

5. : having legal right to own, enjoy, or perform

6. : having or showing general efficiency and ability

a capable lawyer

a capable performance

• ca·pa·ble·ness ˈkā-pə-bəl-nəs noun

• ca·pa·bly -pə-blē adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.