Definizione monolingua

able

able (third-person singular simple present ables, present participle abling, simple past and past participle abled)

1. (transitive, obsolete) To make capable; to enable; to strengthen.
2. (transitive, obsolete) To vouch for.
   • 1605, William Shakespeare, The Tragedy of King Lear, Act IV vi

     I’ll able ’em.

able m. (plural ables)

1. A vernacular name of the common bleak (usually called ablette).
2. A vernacular name of the moderlieschen, also called able de Heckel.
3. (rare) A vernacular name of some other related fishes in the genus Alburnus (Cyprinidae).

able (comparative abler, superlative ablest)

1. (dated) Healthy.

   After the past week of forced marches, only half the men are fully able.

2. Permitted to; not prevented from; having the power or capacity to.

   With that obstacle removed, I am now able to proceed with my plan.

   I’m only able to visit you when I have other work here.

   I’ll see you as soon as I’m able.

3. Skillful.

   The chairman was also an able sailor.

4. (law) Legally qualified or competent.

   In most states, such a person is not able to inherit property.

Definizione dizionario able

abile

adatto

capace

idoneo

atto

bravo

competente

destro

dotato di talento

grado

in grado

in grado di

lesto

sveglio

valente

Altri significati:

Permitted to; not prevented from; having the power or capacity to.

(law) Legally qualified or competent.

permitted to

legally qualified

Skillful.

(transitive, obsolete) To make capable; to enable; to strengthen.

(dated) Healthy.

skillful

(transitive, obsolete) To vouch for.

healthy