capacity
/kəˈpæsɪti/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: capacities
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The ability to hold, receive, or absorb.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A measure of such ability; volume.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Filling the allotted space.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “capacity” mean?
The ability to hold, receive, or absorb.
Is “capacity” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.