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able

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪb(ə)l/
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Definition of able

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 they would never be able to afford such a big house
  • 2having considerable skill, proficiency, or intelligence:the dancers were technically very able

Origin:

late Middle English (also in the sense 'easy to use, suitable'): from Old French hable, from Latin habilis 'handy', from habere 'to hold'

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