A capacidade



Example: A capacidade de adaptação é essencial em ambientes desafiadores.

Definition


"A capacidade" refers to the ability or power to do something, such as adapting to new environments or handling tasks effectively. It often denotes the potential or skill possessed by an individual, organization, or system to perform a specific function or achieve certain results.

Etymology


The term "a capacidade" comes from the Latin word 'capacitas,' meaning 'ability to hold or contain.' It evolved through Old Portuguese, maintaining its sense of capability or potential. Did you know? The root 'cap-' relates to 'head' or 'to take,' highlighting the idea of holding or grasping something, which fits well with the concept of capacity.

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