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compass vs capableness

capableness vs compass

compass and capableness both are nouns.

compass is a verb but capableness is not a verb.

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

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