Definitions for able

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able a·ble

Spelling: [ey-buh l]

IPA: /ˈeɪ bəl/

Able is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 39 anagrams from letters in able (abel).

Definitions for able

noun

1. (usually initial capital letter) a code word formerly used in communications to represent the letter A.

adjective

1. having necessary power, skill, resources, or qualifications; qualified:
2. having unusual or superior intelligence, skill, etc.:
3. showing talent, skill, or knowledge:
4. legally empowered, qualified, or authorized.

Origin of able

1275-1325; Middle English Middle French Latin habilis handy, equivalent to hab(ēre) to have, hold + -ilis -ile