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UK
/kˈeɪpəbəl/
]
[ US /ˈkeɪpəbəɫ/ ]
[ US /ˈkeɪpəbəɫ/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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(followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for
no one believed her capable of murder -
possibly accepting or permitting
a passage capable of misinterpretation
open to interpretation
the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation
an issue open to question -
have the skills and qualifications to do things well
a capable administrator
children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable
able teachers -
(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
capable of walking on two feet
capable of winning
capable of hard work -
having the requisite qualities for
equal to the task
the work isn't up to the standard I require
How To Use capable In A Sentence
- In their summary, they state that this ape's vocal organ is not capable of producing delicately modulated or controlled sounds.
- He was an exceedingly capable and highly regarded individual. Times, Sunday Times
- He argues that the two main parties are no longer capable of holding together the divergent views within them. Times, Sunday Times
- Lime hawk moth moth is named after the hawk because it capable of powerful, long- distance flight. Times, Sunday Times
- His assistant, a pretty young woman, is bright, very capable, and eager to help.
- But decades of research have gone by and scientists remain incapable of creating a sustainable fusion reaction that could be used to create reliable power.
- Yu Na is capable of stepping it up and staying on her game. In women's skating final, Asada, Kim in for long fight
- You come over as a capable and amusing companion.
- The 100-acre wind farm near Strabane is currently capable of producing 6.6 kilo watts of power per hour.
- He looked at the capable assistant with sincere eyes knowing that this would rattle him into some flustered explanation of his whereabouts.