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Perfectibility

The quality or state of being perfectible.

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Capability 76% connected

The quality of being capable; capacity; capableness; esp. intellectual power or ability.

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Capableness 76% connected

The quality or state of being capable; capability; adequateness; competency.

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Potentiality 76% connected

The quality or state of being potential; possibility, not actuality; inherent capability or disposition, not actually exhibited.

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Perfectible 74% connected

Capable of becoming, or being made, perfect.

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Perfectible 74% connected

Capable of becoming, or being made, perfect.

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