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- pronunciation:
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pae
sih
ti
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
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capacities |
| definition 1: |
the ability to receive, absorb, or contain.
We need a tank with larger capacity in order to hold enough water.- similar words:
- absorbency, adequacy, amplitude, content, dimension, magnitude, range, room, space, sufficiency, volume
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| definition 2: |
the total measured amount that can be contained.
The gas tank has a capacity of thirteen gallons.
- similar words:
- limit, maximum, room, size, space, volume
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| definition 3: |
power or ability.
He has the capacity to learn math if he wants to.
- synonyms:
- ability, capability, competence, faculty, power, strength
- antonyms:
- inability, incapacity
- similar words:
- facility, intellect, intelligence, potential, qualification, reach, sagacity, talent, wit
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| definition 4: |
the ability to function or be used in a certain way.
These athletes need to have the capacity to run at top speed for an extended amount of time.- synonyms:
- ability, capability, function, suitability
- similar words:
- faculty, susceptibility
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| definition 5: |
a position in which one serves or functions.
She spoke in her capacity as director.- synonyms:
- job, position, post, role
- similar words:
- duty, function, office, place, rank, responsibility, standing, station, status
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| definition 6: |
maximum electrical output.
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| related words: |
aptitude, caliber, capability, faculty, full, gift, instinct, knack, memory, part, propensity, use |
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