capable
11capable — 1560s, from L.L. capabilis receptive, used by theologians, from L. capax able to hold much, broad, wide, roomy; also receptive, fit for; adjectival form of capere to grasp, lay hold, take, catch; undertake; take in, hold; be large enough for;… …
12capable — [adj] able to perform able, accomplished, adapted, adept, adequate, apt, au fait, clever, competent, dynamite, efficient, experienced, fireball*, fitted, gifted, good, green thumb*, has what it takes*, having know how*, having the goods*, having… …
13capable — (ka pa bl ) adj. 1° Qui peut contenir en soi, au propre et au figuré. • De dire si peu d un sujet si capable, RÉGNIER Sat. I. • De toutes les figures c est la ronde qui est la plus capable, c est à dire qui a le plus de superficie, DESC.… …
14CAPABLE — adj. des deux genres Il se dit Des choses considérées par rapport à leur capacité intérieure ; et, dans cette acception, il n est guère usité qu avec Tenir ou Contenir. Cette salle est capable de contenir tant de personnes. Ce vase est capable de …
15CAPABLE — adj. des deux genres Qui est en état de faire une chose. Serez vous capable de porter ce fardeau? Votre cheval n’est pas capable de traîner cette voiture. C’est un homme capable de gouverner. Il est capable de tout, Il peut s’acquitter très bien… …
16capable */*/*/ — UK [ˈkeɪpəb(ə)l] / US adjective Get it right: capable: The adjective capable is never followed by an infinitive. Use the pattern capable of doing something: Wrong: Both sexes are capable to do military service. Right: Both sexes are capable of… …
17capable — 01. He is a very [capable] worker; I m sure he ll be able to do it. 02. He probably lied to her; he s certainly [capable] of it. 03. This car is [capable] of doing 0 to 100 in 3.5 seconds. 04. Our new photocopier has the [capability] of working… …
18capable — adj. 1 having a lot of skill VERBS ▪ be, seem ▪ She seems very capable. ADVERB ▪ extremely, fairly, very, e …
19capable — adjective Etymology: Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French capable, from Late Latin capabilis, irregular from Latin capere to take more at heave Date: 1579 1. susceptible < a remark capable of being misunderstood > 2. obsolete com …
20capable — ca|pa|ble W2S2 [ˈkeıpəbəl] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: Late Latin capabilis, from Latin capere to take ] 1.) capable of (doing) sth having the qualities or ability needed to do something ▪ I don t think he s capable of murder. ▪ The… …
