"capable" meaning in English

See capable in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈkeɪpəbl̩/ Audio: en-us-capable.ogg [US] Forms: capable [positive], more capable [comparative], most capable [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If someone or something is capable of something, they can do it.
    Sense id: simple-capable-en-adj-fPLtnpCr
  2. If someone is capable, they can do a particular thing well.
    Sense id: simple-capable-en-adj-T3~4YQYw
     
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