Capacity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈpæ.sɪ.ti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Capacity is a noun meaning The ability to hold, receive, or absorb.
Meaning
The ability to hold, receive, or absorb.
More Meanings
- A measure of such ability; volume.
- Capability; the ability to perform some task.
- The maximum that can be produced.
- The potential for growth and development.
- A role; the position in which one functions.
- Electrical capacitance.
- Filling the allotted space.
Example Sentences
Surprisingly few men are lacking in capacity, but they fail because they are lacking in application. Either they never learn how to work, or, having learned, they are too indolent to apply themselves with the seriousness and the attention that is necessary to solve important problems.
Word Forms
- capacities
Synonyms for capacity
Depending on context, synonyms include ability, technique, aptitude, craft, capability, competency.
Antonyms for capacity
Common opposites include incapacity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include capability, content, capacitance, power, position, extent.
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