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adequate vs capable

capable vs adequate

adequate and capable both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
adequate No Yes No No
capable No Yes No No
adequate (adjective) capable (adjective)
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
about average; acceptable (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for
sufficient for the purpose having the requisite qualities for
have the skills and qualifications to do things well
possibly accepting or permitting
Difference between adequate and capable

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