— capableness , n. — capably , adv.
/kay"peuh beuhl/ , adj.
1. having power and ability; efficient; competent: a capable instructor.
2. capable of ,
a. having the ability or capacity for: a man capable of judging art.
b. open to the influence or effect of; susceptible of: a situation capable of improvement.
c. predisposed to; inclined to: capable of murder.
[ 1555-65; capabilis roomy, appar. equiv. to cap ( ax ) roomy + -abilis ABLE; see CAPACITY ]
Syn. 1. skillful, ingenious, accomplished. See able .