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| Date: | 1500-1600 |
| Language: | French |
| Origin: | Late Latin capabilis, from Latin capere 'to take' |
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ca‧pa‧ble S2 W2
1 having the qualities or ability needed to do something : 
I don't think he's capable of murder.The company isn't capable of handling an order that large. I'm perfectly capable of looking after myself, thank you!
capable of (doing) something
I don't think he's capable of murder.The company isn't capable of handling an order that large.I'm perfectly capable of looking after myself, thank you!2 able to do things well : a strong, capable woman
a strong, capable woman3 someone who is able to do something well : Helen was put in the capable hands of hair stylist Daniel Herson.
capable hands
Helen was put in the capable hands of hair stylist Daniel Herson. —capably adverb
