capable
/ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/(adjective)
AWL Sublist 6CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing; competent.
Key Academic Collocations
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capablecapablycapabilitycapabilitiesincapable
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
competentproficientableadeptqualified
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Modern automated diagnostic algorithms are fully capable of detecting cancerous skin lesions with superior accuracy to human dermatologists."
"The engineering diagram illustrates a modular solar desalination unit capable of purifying 5,000 liters of seawater daily."
"Schools must cultivate critical discernment so students are capable of independently interrogating digital misinformation."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Preposition rule: strictly 'capable OF [noun / gerund]' (e.g. 'capable of achieving', NOT 'capable to achieve').