able in Latin
able in Latin is abilis, ibilis, ābilis — able means having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
able in Latin
abilis
ibilis
ābilis
Able to be done; fit to be done.
licens
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
potens
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
potis
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
sanus
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
potens
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
habilis
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
potis
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
potens
(law) Legally qualified or competent. [First attested in the early 18th century.]
potis
(law) Legally qualified or competent. [First attested in the early 18th century.]
What does "able" mean?
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adj Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
"Will you be able to attend the meeting on Friday?"
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adj Skilled or competent.
"He's a very able manager who keeps the whole team on track."
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able in a sentence
- Will you be able to attend the meeting on Friday?
- After months of practice, she was finally able to run a marathon.
- He's a very able manager who keeps the whole team on track.
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What is "able" in Latin?
"able" in Latin is abilis, ibilis, ābilis. able means: Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
How do you use "able" in a sentence?
Example: "Will you be able to attend the meeting on Friday?" In Latin, "able" is abilis, ibilis, ābilis.
Are there other ways to say "able" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 8 translations listed for "able": abilis, ibilis, ābilis, licens, potens, potis.
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