/kay'peuh bil"i tee/ , n. , pl. capabilities .
1. the quality of being capable; capacity; ability: His capability was unquestionable.
2. the ability to undergo or be affected by a given treatment or action: the capability of glass in resisting heat.
3. Usually, capabilities . qualities, abilities, features, etc., that can be used or developed; potential: Though dilapidated, the house has great capabilities.
[ 1580-90; ( capabilité ) capabili ( s ) CAPABLE + -TY 2 ]