capability
Translation
capability, ability, capacity, potential
Examples
She has the capability to be a great leader.
She has the capability to be a great leader.
The new phone has many capabilities.
The new phone has many capabilities.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) capability ((to-inf)) the ability to do something She has the capability to succeed.
((the)) capability ((of -ing)) the ability of doing something She has the capability of winning.
((sb.'s)) capabilities someone's abilities We must assess the team's capabilities.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ability, capacity, potential; Antonyms: inability
Etymology
From 'capable' plus the suffix '-ity', which forms nouns of quality. 'Capable' comes from Latin 'capere' (to take, hold).
Memory Tips
Think of being 'able' to do something. 'Capability' is the noun form, representing that 'able-ness' or power.