capable
adj.-
1 skilled and efficient (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatehaving the ability, power, or qualities to do something well.
possessing the necessary skills, intelligence, or fitness to perform a task effectively.
ExampleThe new manager is very capable and has already improved the team's results.
ExampleThe department requires a highly capable administrator who can navigate complex regulatory frameworks while maintaining staff morale.
UsageUsually followed by the preposition 'of' when describing a specific action.
PitfallShe is capable to do the job.She is capable of doing the job.The adjective 'capable' is followed by the preposition 'of' and a gerund (-ing form), not an infinitive.
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2 having potential (adj.) C1 Advanced Formalhaving the qualities needed for a certain development or treatment.
having the susceptibility or capacity for a specified treatment, improvement, or interpretation.
ExampleThis old house is capable of improvement if you have the budget.
ExampleThe legal text is capable of several different interpretations, which has led to significant confusion in the lower courts.
UsageAlmost always used in the pattern 'capable of [noun]'.
- susceptible
- open to
Borrowed from Middle French capable, from Late Latin capābilis.
- Nouncapability
- Adjectivecapable