Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Capacity
capacity, n. [F. capacité < L. capax, able take in.] (webplay: contain, idea, mind, power, room).
- Mental extent; power to understand; ability to comprehend.
- Providence; supply; provision; ability to give.
- Potential; possibility; propensity; disposition; tendency; competence; passive power.
- Ability; faculty; capability.
- Size; dominion; realm of action; sphere of influence.
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