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capable Synonyms

Another word for capable

Choosing another word for capable depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having the skill, competence, or practical ability required to perform a task or role effectively.

Usage Example

"The hospital hired a competent administrator to oversee the expansion of the pediatric wing."

Strongest
competent
able
Strong
proficient
skilled
adept
qualified
accomplished
efficient

• adjective (Context 2)

Having the capacity, power, or potential to do or achieve a specified action or result (usually followed by 'of').

Usage Example

"This high-resolution telescope is able of detecting faint galaxies billions of light-years away."

Strongest
able
Strong
fit
equipped
suited

• adjective (Context 3)

Open to or admitting of a particular treatment, interpretation, or development (followed by 'of').

Usage Example

"The ambiguous clause in the contract is susceptible of several conflicting interpretations."

Strong
susceptible
open
amenable
receptive
Weak
liable

Opposites of capable

The opposite of capable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

incapable
incompetent
unable
inept
powerless
unskilled
unqualified
immune
See all opposites of capable

• Nearby Words

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capability
capable
capably
capacitor
capacity

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Capable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/capable
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