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capableness

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /kəˈkeɪbəl.nəs/

KK: /kəˈpeɪbəl.nəs/

noun
Definition

The condition of having the ability or qualities to do something.


Example

Her capableness in handling complex tasks impressed her manager.


Conversation
Sloth A
I’ve been thinking about our project and how much capableness we need to succeed.
Sloth B
Yeah, I agree! We should focus on our strengths and what we can do well.
Sloth A
Exactly! If we highlight our capableness, we'll definitely impress the team.
Sloth B
For sure! It's all about showcasing what we can achieve together.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
competence
ability
skill
Antonyms
inability
incapacity
ineptitude
Root Explanation

Capableness is formed from "capable" (from Latin "capabilis", meaning able to hold or contain) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "capableness" refers to the quality of being capable or able to do something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'capable' meaning able, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'capableness' refers to the state of being able to do something.

Visually Confused Words
uncapableness
incapableness
tappableness
scalableness
palpableness
culpableness
cashableness
unescapableness
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