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- pronunciation:
- k
pae
sih
ti
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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| inflections: |
capacities |
| definition 1: |
the amount that can be held in a particular space.
This water pitcher has a capacity of one gallon.The room has a seating capacity of one hundred.- similar words:
- limit, maximum, room, size, space, volume
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| definition 2: |
power or ability.
He has the capacity to be a great dancer.- synonyms:
- ability, capability, faculty, power
- antonyms:
- inability
- similar words:
- facility, intellect, intelligence, potential, qualification, reach, wit
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| definition 3: |
a job or position.
In her capacity as mayor, she invited people to visit the city.- synonyms:
- job, position, post, role
- similar words:
- duty, function, office, place, rank, responsibility, standing, station, status
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| related words: |
aptitude, faculty, gift, instinct, knack, memory, part, use |
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