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1. able

adjective. ['ˈeɪbəl'] (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something.

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Etymology

  • ablen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • able (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Able

  • mislabel
  • relabel
  • schaible
  • graybeal
  • zabel
  • waibel
  • raible
  • mabel
  • laible
  • label
  • chaebol
  • abell
  • abel

How do you pronounce able?

Pronounce able as ˈeɪbəl.

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2. able-bodiedism

noun. discrimination in favor of the able-bodied.

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  • -ism (English)
  • able-bodied (English)

6. able-bodied

adjective. ['ˈeɪbəlˈbɑːdiːd'] having a strong healthy body.

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8. able

adjective. ['ˈeɪbəl'] have the skills and qualifications to do things well.

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  • ablen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • able (Middle English (1100-1500))

9. able

adjective. ['ˈeɪbəl'] having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity.

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Etymology

  • ablen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • able (Middle English (1100-1500))

10. able

adjective. ['ˈeɪbəl'] having a strong healthy body.

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Etymology

  • ablen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • able (Middle English (1100-1500))