Definition of Able

Adjective: able (abler,ablest) ey-bul

(usually followed by 'to') having the necessary means, skill, know-how or authority to do something
"able to swim"; "she was able to program her computer"; "we were at last able to buy a car"; "able to get a grant for the project"
Having the skills and qualifications to do things well
"able teachers";
- capable
Having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
"able to learn"; "human beings are able to walk on two feet"; "Superman is able to leap tall buildings"
Having a strong healthy body
"an able seaman"; "every able-bodied young man served in the army";
- able-bodied

Adjective suffix: -able u-b(u)l