What does capable mean?

(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability; "capable of winning"; "capable of hard work"; "capable of walking on two feet" possibly accepting or permitting; "a passage capable of misinterpretation"; "open to interpretation"; "an issue open to question"; "the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation" (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for; "no one believed her capable of murder" having the requisite qualities for

How many definitions does capable have?

Capable has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

Capable Definition & Meaning

capable

adjective

(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability; "capable of winning"; "capable of hard work"; "capable of walking on two feet"
possibly accepting or permitting; "a passage capable of misinterpretation"; "open to interpretation"; "an issue open to question"; "the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation"
(followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for; "no one believed her capable of murder"
having the requisite qualities for; "equal to the task"; "the work isn't up to the standard I require"
have the skills and qualifications to do things well; "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"

Synonyms for capable

"Capable" in song lyrics

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"I'm capable"
BrassMunk — Imagine That
"Mentally I'm unstable, and I'm so capable"
King Phaze f/ DMX, Sheek Louch, Styles P — Yonkers Anthem
"Ya Capable"
The Luniz — Capable

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Frequently asked questions

What does capable mean?: (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability; "capable of winning"; "capable of hard work"; "capable of walking on two feet" possibly accepting or permitting; "a passage capable of misinterpretation"; "open to interpretation"; "an issue open to question"; "the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation" (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for; "no one believed her capable of murder" having the requisite qualities for
What part of speech is capable?: Capable is an adjective.
How many definitions does capable have?: Capable has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).