Capible vs. Capable: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on November 6, 2023
"Capible" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Capable," meaning having the ability or capacity to do something.
Which is correct: Capible or Capable
How to spell Capable?
Capible is Incorrect
Capable is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "Cap-Able" indicating someone or something is able to perform.
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Think of "able" which is itself a correct word.
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The word "cap" plus "able" form "capable."
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Associate "capability" with "capable."
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Visualize a "cap" on a person who is "able" to do tasks, forming "capable."
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Capible and Capable Definitions
Capable
Capable means having the power or ability to do something.
He's capable of finishing the marathon.
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Capable
It denotes potential or suitability for a task.
This device is capable of high-speed data transfer.
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Capable
Capable implies being qualified or fit.
The soldier is capable of serving in difficult conditions.
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Capable
It can refer to someone having the skills required.
She is a capable engineer.
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Capable
Capable suggests competence in a specific area.
The team is capable of winning the championship.
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Capable
Having capacity or ability; efficient and able
A capable administrator. See Usage Note at able.
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Capable
Having the ability required for a specific task or accomplishment; qualified
Capable of winning.
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Capable
Permitting an action to be performed
An error capable of remedy.
A camera capable of being used underwater.
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Capable
Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.
She is capable and efficient.
He does not need help; he is capable of eating on his own.
As everyone knew, he was capable of violence when roused.
That fact is not capable of proof.
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Capable
(obsolete) Of sufficient capacity or size for holding, containing, receiving or taking in; accessible to. Construed with of, for or an infinitive.
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Capable
Possessing ability, qualification, or susceptibility; having capacity; of sufficient size or strength; as, a room capable of holding a large number; a castle capable of resisting a long assault.
Concious of joy and capable of pain.
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Capable
Possessing adequate power; qualified; able; fully competent; as, a capable instructor; a capable judge; a mind capable of nice investigations.
More capable to discourse of battles than to give them.
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Capable
Possessing legal power or capacity; as, a man capable of making a contract, or a will.
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Capable
(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability;
Capable of winning
Capable of hard work
Capable of walking on two feet
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Capable
Possibly accepting or permitting;
A passage capable of misinterpretation
Open to interpretation
An issue open to question
The time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation
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Capable
(followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for;
No one believed her capable of murder
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Capable
Having the requisite qualities for;
Equal to the task
The work isn't up to the standard I require
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Capable
Have the skills and qualifications to do things well;
Able teachers
A capable administrator
Children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable
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FAQs
Which vowel is used before Capable?
It depends on context. For example, "a" as in "a capable person."
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Which conjunction is used with Capable?
Any conjunction can be used depending on the context.
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What is the plural form of Capable?
N/A. "Capable" is an adjective and does not have a plural form.
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What is the verb form of Capable?
There isn't a direct verb form of "capable." However, related verbs include "capacitate" and "enable."
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Why is it called Capable?
The term "capable" comes from the Latin word "capabilis," meaning "that can hold or contain."
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Is the Capable term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.
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Is Capable a vowel or consonant?
"Capable" is a word and contains both vowels and consonants.
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How is Capable used in a sentence?
She is capable of solving complex problems efficiently.
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