Die Kapazität
Example: Die Kapazität des Speichers reicht für viele Dateien.
Definition
"Die Kapazität" refers to the maximum amount or volume that something can contain or hold. In general use, it often describes the ability of storage, spaces, or systems to accommodate or absorb a certain quantity, like the memory capacity of a device.
Etymology
The word "die Kapazität" comes from the Latin 'capacitas,' meaning 'ability to hold' or 'capacity.' It entered German through French, retaining the idea of a container's or system's ability to hold something. Did you know? The root is related to the Latin verb 'capere,' which means 'to take' or 'to seize.'
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"Die Kapazität" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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