Cā'pa-ble, a.
a. [Fr. & Pr. capable, from L. Lat. capabilis, capacious, capable, from Lat. capere, to take, contain.] 1. Possessing ability, qualification, or susceptibility; having capacity; adapted; suited; as, a room capable of holding a large number; a man capable of lifting heavy weights; a castle capable of resisting a long assault. Conscious of joy and capable of pain. Prior.
- Possessing intellectual power; qualified; able; as, a capable instructor; a capable judge; a mind capable of nice investigations; a man capable of exerting a salutary influence; one capable of making a contract, of devising or bequeathing property, &c.
- Capacious; large. [Obs.] Shak.
Syn.—Able; competent; qualified; fitted; efficient; effective; skillful.