capableness
The state or quality of being capableThe state or quality of being capable.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The state or quality of being capable.
the quality of being capable — physically or intellectually or legally
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- the quality of being capable — physically or intellectually or legally:capability
- an aptitude that may be developed:capabilitypotentiality
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedcapable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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