ca ‧ pa ‧ ble S2 W2 AC /ˈkeɪpəb ə l/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ capability ≠ ↑ incapability ; adverb : ↑ capably ; adjective : ↑ capable ≠ ↑ incapable ]
[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: French ; Origin: Late Latin capabilis , from Latin capere 'to take' ]
1 . capable of (doing) something having the qualities or ability needed to do something:
I don’t think he’s capable of murder.
The company isn’t capable of handling an order that large.
I’m perfectly capable of looking after myself, thank you!
2 . able to do things well:
a strong capable woman
3 . capable hands someone who is able to do something well:
Helen was put in the capable hands of hair stylist Daniel Herson.
—capably adverb