Capable
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something. It describes someone or something that is competent and skilled.
“She is capable of managing complex projects with tight deadlines.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkeɪpəbl̩/
Syllables
ca·pa·ble
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Contains -ABLE suffix, a very common ending pattern in English words
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; the -ABLE ending is excellent for word extensions
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