capable

[key-puh-buhl] / ˈkeɪ pə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

able to perform

Synonyms

STRONGEST

able accomplished adept adequate competent efficient experienced gifted good intelligent proficient qualified skillful suited talented

WEAK

adapted apt au fait clever dynamite fireball fitted green thumb has what it takes having know-how having the goods having the right stuff knowing the ropes knowing the score like a one-man band like a pistol masterly old hand old-timer on the ball proper there up up to it up to snuff up to speed veteran

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clumsy green ignorant inadequate incapable incompetent ineffective inefficient inept inexperienced powerless stupid unable unintelligent unqualified unskilled unsuitable untalented useless weak

WEAK

impotent unskillful

Example Sentences

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Yet it’s an open question whether a cutter will be capable enough to be useful, as threats in all theaters become more complex.

From The Wall Street Journal

But if we ignore genuine consciousness while these systems grow more capable, we risk creating rational adversaries.

From The Wall Street Journal

The base is capable of handling India’s heavier military transport planes such as the U.S.-made C-130J plane that the Air Force chief landed at the base in November, when it opened for operations.

From The Wall Street Journal

But here is a final thought that may cheer the new archbishop: the Church of England still seems capable of inspiring deep affection, even from those who feel it has wronged them.

From BBC

This is not because digital systems cannot become more capable, but because capability is only part of the puzzle.

From Science Daily

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