capableness
- noun
- /ˈkeɪpəblnəs/
- The athlete's capableness in overcoming obstacles inspired many young competitors.
Examples
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Her capableness as a leader was evident in how she managed the project successfully.
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Its symbiotic capableness easily rewrites the host's DNA through its blood.
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In a corporate setting, capableness is essential for employees to handle their responsibilities efficiently.
Synonyms
Skill or power to do something
Ability to do something well because of practice or training
Ability to do something or develop a skill
The ability to do, feel, or understand something
Ability to do a task well because of skill and knowledge
Great skill in an activity like music or sport, often after practice
A natural talent for learning or doing something well
The skills and knowledge needed to do something well
An ability to do something easily and well
A very strong natural ability in one or more areas
A high level of skill at doing something
The quality of having the skill or power to do something
A quality of being very good at doing something
High skill or knowledge in a specific area
Antonyms
How Capable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Capableness comes from capable, which goes back to the Latin capere meaning 'to take' or 'get hold of'. You can see the same root in capacity and capture, and so capableness is the 'state of being able' to do things or handle tasks.