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capable
capable
/ˈkeɪpəbəl/
adjective
(
)
(usually followed by 'of') having capacity or ability
(
capable
)
(usually followed by 'of') having capacity or ability
Capable of winning
capable of winning
Capable of hard work
capable of hard work
Capable of walking on two feet
capable of walking on two feet
(
)
Possibly accepting or permitting
(
open
,
subject
,
capable
)
possibly accepting or permitting
A passage capable of misinterpretation
a passage capable of misinterpretation
Open to interpretation
open to interpretation
An issue open to question
an issue open to question
The time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation
the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation
(
)
Having the requisite qualities for
(
equal to
,
capable
,
up to
,
adequate to
)
having the requisite qualities for
Equal to the task
equal to the task
The work isn't up to the standard I require
the work isn't up to the standard I require
(
)
(followed by 'of') having the temperament or inclination for
(
capable
)
(followed by 'of') having the temperament or inclination for
No one believed her capable of murder
no one believed her capable of murder
(
)
Have the skills and qualifications to do things well
(
capable
,
able
)
have the skills and qualifications to do things well
Able teachers
able teachers
A capable administrator
a capable administrator
Children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable
children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable
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