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   in·ca·pa·ble

   /inˈkāpəb(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. unable to do or achieve (something): "Wilson blushed and was incapable of speech" Similar unable tonot capable oflacking the ability tonot equipped tolacking the experience toOpposite capable ofable to
   • ▪ not allowing the possibility of (a particular action): "with the battery removed the car was incapable of being driven" Similar not open tonot admitting ofnot susceptible toresistant toimpervious toOpposite capable ofopen to
   • ▪ (of a person) too caring or moral to do (something): "a man incapable of any kind of prejudice"
   • 2. unable to behave rationally or manage one's affairs; incompetent: "the pilot may become incapable from the lack of oxygen" Similar incapacitatedhelplesspowerlessimpotent

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French, or from late Latin incapabilis, from in- ‘not’ + capabilis (see capable).

   Derivatives

   • 1. incapability noun
   • 2. incapably adverb

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the adjective incapable, which means lacking capacity, ability, or qualification for a purpose or end. Find out how to use incapable in a sentence and how it differs from incompetent or inept.

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   Incapable means unable to do something, such as walk, love, or think. See how to use this adjective in sentences and learn its synonyms and antonyms.

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   Incapable, incompetent, inefficient, unable are applied to a person or thing that is lacking in ability, preparation, or power for whatever is to be done. Incapable usually means inherently lacking in ability or power: incapable of appreciating music; a bridge incapable of carrying heavy loads.

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   Definitions of incapable. adjective. (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability. “ incapable of carrying a tune” “he is incapable of understanding the matter” “ incapable of doing the work” synonyms: unable. (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability. incompetent. not qualified or suited for a purpose. see more.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of the adjective 'incapable', which means unable or unfit to do something. See examples of 'incapable' in sentences and compare it with related words.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective incapable, which means not able to do something or control yourself. See examples, synonyms and word origin.

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   Incapable means lacking the necessary ability, capacity, or power to do something. Find out the legal, law, and usage meanings of incapable, as well as related words and translations.