Able (C)

Layer: C

Vector 1

Type: context Relation: social evaluation

Vector 2

Type: relation Relation: perceived competence

Vector 3

Type: expression Relation: affirmative judgment

Description

In everyday contexts, “able” is used to describe a person’s competence as perceived by others. It often appears in assessments of skill, readiness or reliability. The term carries an affirmative tone that acknowledges capability within a specific situation. Its meaning shifts depending on cultural expectations or task difficulty. In interpersonal interactions, calling someone “able” can express confidence or encouragement. As a contextual expression, “able” reflects social judgments about capacity.

C

context social evaluation

relation perceived competence

expression affirmative judgment