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capable

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  1. able                  
 
ca.pa.ble \'ka--p*-b*l\ \-ble-\ aj [MF or LL; MF capable, fr. LL capabilis, 
   irreg. fr. L capere]to take 1: SUSCEPTIBLE  obs  2: COMPREHENSIVE  3: 
   having sufficient physical or mental ability  4: having traits conducive to 
   or admitting of  5: having general efficiency and ability  obs  6: having 
   legal right to own, enjoy, or perform  - ca.pa.ble.ness n