capable |ˈkāpəbəl|
adjective [ predic. ] ( capable of doing something)
having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing : I'm quite capable of taking care of myself | the aircraft is capable of flying 5,000 miles nonstop.
• able to achieve efficiently whatever one has to do; competent : she looked enthusiastic and capable | a highly capable man.
• open to or admitting of something : the strange events are capable of rational explanation.
• ready or inclined to : children capable of murder.
able |ˈābəl|
adjective ( abler , ablest )
1 [with infinitive ] having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something : he was able to read Greek at the age of eight | he would never be able to afford such a big house.
2 having considerable skill, proficiency, or intelligence : the dancers were technically very able.