NOUN | cognition | capableness, capability, potentiality | an aptitude that may be developed |
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attribute | capableness, capability | the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally |
Meaning | An aptitude that may be developed. | |
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Synonyms | capability, potentiality | |
Attributes | capable | (usually followed by 'of') having capacity or ability |
incapable | (followed by 'of') lacking capacity or ability | |
Narrower | compass, range, reach, grasp | The limit of capability |
imperfectibility | The capability of becoming imperfect | |
perfectibility | The capability of becoming perfect | |
Broader | aptitude | inherent ability |
Opposite | incapability, incapableness | lack of potential for development |
Spanish | capacidad | |
Catalan | capacitat | |
Adjectives | capable | (usually followed by 'of') having capacity or ability |
capable | have the skills and qualifications to do things well |
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