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Capable

🔄 Synonyms of "Capable"

12 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
adequateverbEqual to or fulfilling some requirement.
competentHaving sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
susceptiblenounLikely to be affected by something.
confidentnounVery sure of something; positive.
resourcefulCapable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.
surefootedConfident and capable.
open to
up toif and are related by , that is,
subject to
equal to
adequate to
ableverbHaving the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task.

↔️ Antonyms of "Capable"

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WordDefinition
incapablenounNot capable (of doing something); unable.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Capable"

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WordDefinition
ableHaving the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task.
competentHaving sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
resourcefulCapable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.
adequateEqual to or fulfilling some requirement.
susceptibleLikely to be affected by something.
up toif and are related by , that is,
confidentVery sure of something; positive.
surefootedConfident and capable.
adequate to
equal to
open to
subject to
competencenoun(uncountable) The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
effectiveHaving the power to produce a required effect or effects.
functionalUseful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function.
capabilitynounThe power or ability to generate an outcome.
conduciveTending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.
compatibleAble to get along well.
suitableHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
proficientGood at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

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