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   incapable

   /ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/

   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: "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

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINCAPABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   incapable | American Dictionary. adjective. us / ɪnˈkeɪ·pə·bəl / Add to word list. unable to do something: She’s incapable of hurting a fly. (Definition of incapable from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of incapable.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › incapableIncapable Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of INCAPABLE is lacking capacity, ability, or qualification for the purpose or end in view. How to use incapable in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINCAPABLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective. us / ɪnˈkeɪ·pə·bəl / Add to word list. unable to do something: She’s incapable of hurting a fly. (Definition of incapable from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of incapable.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › incapableINCAPABLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › incapableIncapable - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › incapableincapable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   not able to control yourself or your affairs; not able to do anything well. If people keep telling you you're incapable, you begin to lose confidence in yourself. He was found lying in the road, drunk and incapable. This type of arrangement remains valid even if you become mentally incapable. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. opposite capable.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › incapableIncapable - definition of incapable by The Free Dictionary

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   1. not having the necessary ability, qualification, or strength to perform some specified act or function. 2. lacking ordinary capability.