(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability; capable of winning; capable of hard work; capable of walking on two feet'

(followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for; no one believed her capable of murder'

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

[ Syn: open , subject ]

having the requisite qualities for; equal to the task; the work isnt up to the standard I require

[ Syn: adequate to , equal to , up to ]

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

[ Syn: able ]