capabilities

[key-puh-bil-i-tee]

ca·pa·bil·i·ty

[key-puh-bil-i-tee]
noun, plural ca·pa·bil·i·ties.
1.
the quality of being capable; capacity; ability: His capability was unquestionable.
2.
the ability to undergo or be affected by a given treatment or action: the capability of glass in resisting heat.
3.
Usually, capabilities. qualities, abilities, features, etc., that can be used or developed; potential: Though dilapidated, the house has great capabilities.

Origin:
1580–90; (< Middle French capabilité) < Late Latin capābili(s) capable + -ty2

o·ver·ca·pa·bil·i·ty, noun, plural o·ver·ca·pa·bil·i·ties.
su·per·ca·pa·bil·i·ty, noun, plural su·per·ca·pa·bil·i·ties.

ability, capability, capacity (see synonym note at ability).
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