спосо́бный — meaning in English

English meaning

• able adj Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
• apt adj Suitable or fitting for the situation.
• capable adj Having the skill, ability, or qualities needed to do something well.
• clever adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.

Senses

спосо́бный is used for these senses in English:

• able Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
• able Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
• apt Ready; especially fitted or qualified (to do something); quick to learn.
• capable Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.
• clever Nimble with hands or body; dexterous; skillful; adept.

able — full definition

1. adj Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
2. adj Skilled or competent.

apt — full definition

1. adj Suitable or fitting for the situation.
2. adj Likely to do something; having a tendency to.
3. adj Quick to learn; naturally skilled.

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