capable

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability

   capable of winning

2. 2
   adj

   having the temperament or inclination for, when followed by 'of'

   No one believed that the defendant was capable of murder.

3. 3
   adj

   possibly accepting or permitting

   a passage capable of misinterpretation

4. 4
   adj

   Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

   She is capable and efficient.

5. 5
   adj

   Of sufficient capacity or size for holding, containing, receiving or taking in; accessible to. Construed with of, for or an infinitive.

   The place chosen was the cathedral church, capable of about 400 persons.

6. 6
   adj

   having the requisite qualities for

7. 7
   adj

   have the skills and qualifications to do things well

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French capable, from Late Latin capābilis.