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capable vs adequate

adequate vs capable

capable and adequate both are adjectives.

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

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