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habile

American  
[hab-il] / ˈhæb ɪl /

adjective

  1. skillful; dexterous; adroit.

habile British  
/ ˈhæbiːl /

adjective

  1. rare skilful

  2. obsolete fit

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Etymology

Origin of habile

1375–1425; late Middle English habyll < Latin habilis handy, apt; able

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