habilis

Latin

Etymology

From habeō (“have, possess”) +‎ -ibilis, with haplology simplifying -bibi- to -bi-.

Pronunciation
  • (Classical) IPA(key): /ˈha.bi.lis/, [ˈha.bɪ.lɪs]
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Adjective

habilis (neuter habile); third declension

  1. able to have/possess/maintain
  2. having sufficient ability or power to do or to conduct; skillful
  3. suitable, apt, fit, proper
  4. nimble, swift
  5. manageable

Inflection

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
Nominative habilis habile habilēs habilia
Genitive habilis habilis habilium habilium
Dative habilī habilī habilibus habilibus
Accusative habilem habile habilēs, habilīs habilia
Ablative habilī habilī habilibus habilibus
Vocative habilis habile habilēs habilia

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