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capableness vs compass

compass vs capableness

capableness and compass both are nouns.

capableness is not a verb while compass is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
capableness Yes No No No
compass Yes No Yes No
As nouns, compass is a hyponym of capableness; that is, compass is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than capableness:
  • capableness: an aptitude that may be developed
  • compass: the limit of capability
Other hyponyms of capableness include perfectibility, grasp, range, reach, imperfectibility.
capableness (noun) compass (noun)
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally navigational instrument for finding directions
an aptitude that may be developed drafting instrument used for drawing circles
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the limit of capability
capableness (verb) compass (verb)
get the meaning of something
travel around, either by plane or ship
bring about; accomplish
Difference between capableness and compass

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