Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a particular thing.
Capable
/ˈkeɪpəbəl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
But, though capable of standing, he was not capable of walking.
I was capable of love, but everyone hated me.
'I was capable of love and kindness.
Etymology:
Derived from the Late Latin capabilis, meaning "able to hold, capable", from capere meaning "to take, hold". The word became part of the English language in the mid-16th century.
Usage Statistics:
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