Capableness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈkā-pə-bəl/ ca·pa·ble

Meaning & Definition of Capableness

Capableness (adjective)

  1. susceptible
  2. comprehensive
  3. having attributes (such as physical or mental power) required for performance or accomplishment

Capableness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the physical or mental power to do something

    "the very capableness of such a young child to commit a criminal act of any kind is questionable"

    similar: ability, capability, capacity, competence, competency, faculty
    related: aptitude, aptness, endowment, equipment, facility, gift, knack, talent, address, adroitness, deftness, dexterity, hand, prowess, skill, gray matter, instinct, intelligence, ken, reason, understanding, might, potency, puissance, staying power, stuff, adequacy, effectiveness, effectualness, fitness, form, influence, resourcefulness, usefulness, means, resources, wherewithal
    opposite: disability, inability, incapability, incapableness, incapacity, incompetence, incompetency, ineptitude, ineptness
    near: helplessness, impotence, paralysis, powerlessness, weakness, defectiveness, deficiency, inadequacy, inadequateness, ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficaciousness, inefficacy, uselessness, debilitation, disablement, impairment, incapacitation

Related Entry: Capable (adjective)

Capable is a different word from Capableness. The synonyms below are for capable, not for capableness.

  1. having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance

    "a capable and efficient editor"

    similar: able, competent, equal, fit, good, qualified, suitable, on the ball
    related: accomplished, ace, adept, experienced, expert, master, masterful, masterly, practiced, proficient, seasoned, skilled, skillful, veteran, overqualified, prepared, schooled, trained, apt, ready, willing, all-around, protean, versatile
    opposite: incompetent, inept, poor, unfit, unfitted, unqualified
    near: inexperienced, inexpert, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful, unprepared, unschooled, untrained, beginning, green, new, raw, untested, untried

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Capableness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Capableness:

ability, capability, capacity, competence, competency, faculty

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Capableness

Words with the opposite meaning of Capableness:

disability, inability, incapability, incapableness, incapacity, incompetence, incompetency, ineptitude, ineptness

Related Words for Capableness

aptitude, aptness, endowment, equipment, facility, gift, knack, talent, address, adroitness, deftness, dexterity, hand, prowess, skill, gray matter, instinct, intelligence, ken, reason, understanding, might, potency, puissance, staying power, stuff, adequacy, effectiveness, effectualness, fitness

Near Antonyms of Capableness

helplessness, impotence, paralysis, powerlessness, weakness, defectiveness, deficiency, inadequacy, inadequateness, ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficaciousness, inefficacy, uselessness, debilitation, disablement, impairment, incapacitation

Word Forms of Capableness

Derived words: capableness (noun), capably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Capableness

Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French capable, from Late Latin capabilis, irregular from Latin capere to take heave:1

First known use: 1579

Frequently Asked Questions about Capableness

What does "Capableness" mean?

"Capableness" means susceptible. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: susceptible.

What is another word for "Capableness"?

Other words for "Capableness" include ability, capability, capacity, competence, competency and faculty. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Capableness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Capableness"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Capableness". Common alternatives include ability, capability, capacity, competence, competency and faculty.

What is the opposite of "Capableness"?

Antonyms of "Capableness" include disability, inability, incapability, incapableness, incapacity, incompetence, incompetency and ineptitude. Near antonyms include helplessness, impotence, paralysis and powerlessness.

How do you use "Capableness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Capableness" in a sentence: "the very capableness of such a young child to commit a criminal act of any kind is questionable".

Is "Capableness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Capableness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Capableness"?

"Capableness" is pronounced /ˈkā-pə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as ca·pa·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Capableness"?

"Capableness" comes from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French capable, from Late Latin capabilis, irregular from Latin capere to take heave:1. First known use: 1579.