capacity
Translation
capacity, volume, ability, role
Examples
The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000.
The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000.
She has a great capacity for learning.
She has a great capacity for learning.
He attended in his capacity as director.
He attended in his capacity as director.
Grammar Patterns
capacity of ((sth.)) the maximum amount that (sth.) can contain The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000.
capacity for (-ing/sth.) the ability to do (sth.) She has a great capacity for learning.
in one's capacity as ((a role)) in the role of He attended in his capacity as director.
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Etymology
From Latin 'capacitas' (breadth), from 'capax' (able to hold much), which comes from 'capere' (to take, hold).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'cap' on a city's population. The 'capacity' is the maximum it can hold.