capable (/ˈkeɪ.pə.bl̩/)
adjective · Intermediate · Adjectives
🔊 /ˈkeɪ.pə.bl̩/
Meaning
Meaning: able, competent
Having the ability or skill to do something well.
Examples
🗣 She is a capable manager who can handle several difficult projects at once.
Etymology
From Latin ‘capabilis’ (able to hold), from ‘capere’ (to take).
How & Where It’s Used
Used to describe competent, dependable people.
Tags: skill, ability