English Explanatory Dictionary

habile

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Generally able or adroit; handy.

Pronunciation

/ˈhæbəl/ /ˈhæbɪl/ /ˈhæbaɪl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-habile.wav

Word forms

habile more habile most habile

Etymology

From Middle English habil, from Old French habile, from Latin habilis (“suitable; apt”), from habeō (“to handle”). Doublet of able.

Related words

hability
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