'capably' originates from the Latin word 'capabilis', where 'capere' meant 'to take or seize'.

'capabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'capable', and eventually became the modern English word 'capable', with 'capably' as its adverbial form.

Initially, it meant 'able to seize or take', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'competent or skillful'.