Capable
Capable adjective - Having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance.
Durable and capable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Durable" instead an adjective "Capable".
Nearby Words: capability, capably
Durable
Durable adjective - Existing for a long time.
Capable and durable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Capable" instead an adjective "Durable".
Nearby Words: durability, durably
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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As these ships were not originally built for combat, they're less durable or capable than a conventional warship.
Source: Standard Sci-Fi Fleet -
Tonka Tough: Game Boys are extremely durable and capable of taking considerable damage.
Source: Useful Notes / Game Boy - He's not only The Ageless, but incredibly durable and capable of regenerating from being impaled through the chest with no difficulty.
Source: Complete Immortality
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