Capable

/ˈkeɪpəbəl/ adjective

Having the skill, strength, or qualities needed to do something well.

It comes via French from Late Latin 'capabilis', from Latin 'capax', meaning 'able to hold much'. The original sense was about being roomy or able to contain, which shifted to being able to handle tasks or roles.

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