differences between ability and capability

[Ju]

I have checked the differences between ability and capability from the old threads. But I am still not able to figure out the differences. Please help.

Thank you.

 

[billmcd]

I have checked the differences between ability and capability from the old threads. But I am still not able to figure out the differences. Please help.

Thank you.

In many contexts each could be used interchangeably, but "ability" is used primarily in reference to persons, whereas "capability" can be used in reference to objects.

 

[Ju]

In many contexts each could be used interchangeably, but "ability" is used primarily in reference to persons, whereas "capability" can be used in reference to objects.

Age affects the range of a person's capabilities.
(the capability of the above sentence is in reference to person)

So, shall I say the usage of ability and capabilites are all depends on the situations?

Thank you.

 

[billmcd]

Age affects the range of a person's capabilities.
(the capability of the above sentence is in reference to person)

So, shall I say the usage of ability and capabilites [STRIKE]are all depends [/STRIKE] depend on the situations? You have my permission.

Thank you.

B.