Capacity
/kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti/noun
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce.
Did you know?In ancient times, the concept of capacity was not just about quantity, but also involved the mystical idea of a vessel's readiness to hold energy and intention.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
capax
“Able to hold or contain.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
capacitas
“Ability to hold, capacity.”
14th Century
Middle English
capacite
“The quality of being able to hold or contain.”
Modern English
English
capacity
“The maximum amount that something can hold, now also applied in various contexts of ability.”