Capable

/ˈkeɪpəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.

She is capable of climbing the highest mountains.

Able to achieve efficiently whatever one has to do.

The new software is capable of processing data much faster than the old version.

Possessing the required skill or talent.

He is a capable musician who can play multiple instruments.

Having the potential or possibility for something.

This team is capable of winning the championship if they continue to practice hard.

Competent or effective in doing something.

She is capable of handling complex problems with ease.

from Latin 'capabilis' meaning 'able, able to be seized or taken', from 'capere' meaning 'to seize'.

capable of

having the ability to do something

more than capable

having more than enough skill or ability to do something

capable hands

someone who is skilled or competent at doing something

capability

the quality of being capable; the ability to do something.

capably

in a capable manner; competently.

having the skills or ability to do something cool

That stunt was really capable!

being able to handle tough situations

He's a capable dude in a crisis.