capable

adj

Etymology: Borrowed from Middle French capable, from Late Latin capābilis.

1. Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

   “She is capable and efficient.”

   “He does not need help; he is capable of eating on his own.”

2. Of sufficient capacity or size for holding, containing, receiving or taking in; accessible to. Construed with of, for or an infinitive.

   “The place chosen was the cathedral church, capable of about 400 persons.”

   “[...] deſignation only to thoſe things, which have parts, and are capable of increaſe or diminution [...]”