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able in English

  • able
    -able
    (suffix.)
    1. (?added to verbs) that can be ____ed; able to be ____ed.
    Ex. Enjoyable = that can be enjoyed.
    2. (?added to nouns) suitable for ____; giving ____.
    Ex. Comfortable = giving comfort.
    3. (?added to no

  • able
    able, adjective, abler,ablest.
    1. having enough power, skill, means, or talent to do something; capable.
    Ex. Most little children are able to walk before they are able to talk. A cat is able to see in the dark.
    2. having more power or s

able in Kashmiri कॉशुर

able in Konkani कोंकणी

able in Maithili মৈথিলী

able in Telugu తెలుగు

able in Urdu اُردُو

Dictionary Entry: Able

Able

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪbəl/

Definitions

  • 1. Having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something.
  • 2. Capable of achieving or performing.

Usage Examples

  • She is able to solve complex problems.
  • He was able to finish the project on time.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English 'able', from Latin 'habilis' meaning 'easy to handle'.

Synonyms

  • Capable
  • Competent
  • Skilled

Antonyms

  • Incapable
  • Unable
  • Powerless

Translations

Language Translation
SpanishCapaz
FrenchCapable
GermanFähig
ItalianIn grado
PortugueseCapaz
RussianСпособный
Chinese (Simplified)能够
Japaneseできる
Korean할 수 있는
Arabicقادر
TurkishYetenekli
Hebrewיכול
Hindiसक्षम
Bengaliক্ষমতাসম্পন্ন
Teluguశక్తివంతమైన
Tamilசக்திவாய்ந்த
Marathiक्षम
Gujaratiક્ષમતા ધરાવતું
Kannadaಶಕ್ತಿಯುತ
Malayalamശക്തിയുള്ള
Punjabiਸਕਸ਼ਮ
Odiaସମର୍ଥ
Assameseসক্ষম
Urduقابل

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In some dialects, it may be pronounced as /ˈeɪbəl/ with a softer 'a' sound.

Historical Usage

The term has been used since the 14th century to denote capability.

Cultural Nuances

Able often implies not just capability but also a sense of responsibility in various cultures.

More Information

The word 'able' is fundamental in discussions of potential and capability, commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

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