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Grammar : Noun
Spell : key-puh-buhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkeɪ pə bəl



Definition of capableness

Origin :
  • 1560s, from Middle French capable or directly from Late Latin capabilis "receptive; able to grasp or hold," used by theologians, from Latin 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; comprehend," from PIE *kap- "to grasp" (cf. Sanskrit kapati "two handfuls;" Greek kaptein "to swallow, gulp down;" Lettish kampiu "seize;" Old Irish cacht "servant-girl," literally "captive;" Welsh caeth "captive, slave;" Gothic haban "have, hold;" Old English hæft "handle," habban "to have, hold," Modern English have). Related: Capably.
  • As in responsibility : noun maturity, trustworthiness
  • As in efficacy : noun efficiency; productiveness
  • As in efficiency : noun adeptness, effectiveness
Example sentences :
  • It was on the heels of Mrs. Newbolt's candor about Eleanor's "capableness" that he swept her resistance away.
  • Extract from : « The Vehement Flame » by Margaret Wade Campbell Deland

Synonyms for capableness

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