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capability

/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/noun5 syllables

Capability means: an aptitude that may be developed.

Synonyms for capability3

noun, as in an aptitude that may be developed

capableness, potentiality

noun, as in the quality of being capable — physically or intellectually or legally

capableness

noun, as in the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment

Opposites of capability

incapability

What does capability mean?3

noun

1

an aptitude that may be developed

2

the quality of being capable — physically or intellectually or legally“he worked to the limits of his capability”

3

the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment“the capability of a metal to be fused”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with capability?25

four syllables

6 syllables

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Capability in a sentence

  • I think you know your capabilities very well, but not your possibilities.DJ_Saidez
  • The new team has the capability to win.unknown
  • She has the wonderful capability to overcome any obstacle.unknown
  • It was because she had faith in his capabilities.Swift
  • This program has both downloading and uploading capabilities.Scott
  • Algeria needs to build up its missile capabilities.Amastan
  • I am surprised by the capabilities of my body.GemMonkey
  • I still haven't unleashed the full potential of my intellectual abilities and capabilities.LoverofEnglish

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Forms of capability

as a noun

plural
capabilities