ca·pa·ble
Pronounced:
/ˈkeɪpəbəl/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
1 : able to do something : having the qualities or abilities that are needed to do something —+ of ▪ a new train capable of (reaching) very high speeds ▪ Many new cell phones are capable of connecting to the Internet. ▪ He is not capable of making those medical decisions himself. [=he cannot make the decisions by himself because he cannot think clearly, he is too sick, etc.] ▪ I don't believe that she's capable of murder. [=that she is the kind of person who could murder someone] ▪ a storm capable of (causing) widespread destruction
2 [more ca*pa*ble; most ca*pa*ble] : skilled at doing something : able to do something well ▪ She is one of the most capable [=skilled] and versatile actresses in Hollywood. ▪ a capable student ▪ a very capable pilot ◊Something that is in capable hands is being done or dealt with by someone who has the skill and knowledge to do it well. ▪ I will leave the store in your capable hands while I am gone.
2 [more ca*pa*ble; most ca*pa*ble] : skilled at doing something : able to do something well ▪ She is one of the most capable [=skilled] and versatile actresses in Hollywood. ▪ a capable student ▪ a very capable pilot ◊Something that is in capable hands is being done or dealt with by someone who has the skill and knowledge to do it well. ▪ I will leave the store in your capable hands while I am gone.
—ca·pa·bly /ˈkeɪpəbli/ adverb ▪ He was assisted capably by one of the other students.
/ˈkeɪpəbli/ adverb ▪ He was assisted capably by one of the other students.