able\ˈā-bəl\
adjective
: having the power, skill, money, etc., that is needed to do something
: not prevented from doing something : having the freedom or opportunity to do something
—used to say that the quality or condition of something makes something possible
Full Definition
1 a : having sufficient power, skill, or resources to accomplish an object
b : susceptible to action or treatment
2 : marked by intelligence, knowledge, skill, or competence
Other forms: abler \-b(ə-)lər\; ablest \-b(ə-)ləst\
ably \ˈā-b(ə-)lē\ adverb
Examples
He will buy a new car as soon as he is able.
He turned out to be an able editor.
She is one of the ablest lawyers in the firm.
Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin habilis apt, from habēre to have — more at habit.
First use: 14th century
Synonyms: competent, capable, equal, fit, good, qualified, suitable
Antonyms: incompetent, inept, poor, unfit, unfitted, unqualified
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