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Capable vs Appropriate - What's the difference?

capable | appropriate |


In obsolete terms the difference between capable and appropriate

is that capable is of sufficient capacity or size for holding, containing, receiving or taking in. Construed with of, for or an infinitive while appropriate is set apart for a particular use or person; reserved.

As adjectives the difference between capable and appropriate

is that capable is able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something while appropriate is set apart for a particular use or person; reserved.

As a verb appropriate is

to make suitable; to suit.

Capable vs Mature - What's the difference?

capable | mature | Related terms |

Capable is a related term of mature.


As an adjective capable

is able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

As a noun mature is

masts (of a ship).

Capable vs Initiated - What's the difference?

capable | initiated | Related terms |

Capable is a related term of initiated.


As an adjective capable

is able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

As a verb initiated is

(initiate).

Capable vs Forcible - What's the difference?

capable | forcible | Related terms |

Capable is a related term of forcible.


As adjectives the difference between capable and forcible

is that capable is able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something while forcible is able to be forced.

Meet vs Capable - What's the difference?

meet | capable | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between meet and capable

is that meet is suitable; right; proper while capable is able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

As a verb meet

is Of individuals: to make personal contact.

As a noun meet

is a sports competition, especially for athletics or swimming.

Capable vs Potential - What's the difference?

capable | potential |


As adjectives the difference between capable and potential

is that capable is able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something while potential is existing in possibility, not in actuality.

As a noun potential is

currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to.

Subject vs Capable - What's the difference?

subject | capable |


As adjectives the difference between subject and capable

is that subject is likely to be affected by or to experience something while capable is able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

As a noun subject

is (label) in a clause: the word or word group (usually a noun phrase) that is dealt with in active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject and the actor are usually the same.

As a verb subject

is to cause (someone or something) to undergo a particular experience, especially one that is unpleasant or unwanted.

Capable vs Aware - What's the difference?

capable | aware |


As an adjective capable

is able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

As a noun aware is

avar.

Capable vs Unable - What's the difference?

capable | unable |


As adjectives the difference between capable and unable

is that capable is able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something while unable is not able; lacking a certain ability.

Capable vs Forceful - What's the difference?

capable | forceful | Related terms |

Capable is a related term of forceful.


As adjectives the difference between capable and forceful

is that capable is able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something while forceful is with assertive force; powerful.

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