capacity

/kəˈpæsɪti/ · noun

Meaning

The ability to hold, receive or absorb
A measure of such ability; volume
The maximum amount that can be held
Capability; the ability to perform some task
The maximum that can be produced.
Mental ability; the power to learn
Filling the allotted space.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

capability(English)content(English)capacitance(English)electrical capacity(English)mental ability(English)power(English)position(English)extent(English)commuted(English)spectators(English)workforce(English)tonnes(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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