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in⋅ca⋅pa⋅ble
[in-key-puh-buh
l] 
–adjective
| 1. | not capable. |
| 2. | not having the necessary ability, qualification, or strength to perform some specified act or function: As an administrator, he is simply incapable. |
| 3. | without ordinary capability; incompetent. |
–noun
—Idiom| 4. | a thoroughly incompetent person, esp. one of defective mentality. |
| 5. | incapable of,
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Related forms:
in⋅ca⋅pa⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, in⋅ca⋅pa⋅ble⋅ness, noun
in⋅ca⋅pa⋅bly, adverb
Synonyms:
1. 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. Incompetent, generally used only of persons, means unfit or unqualified for a particular task: incompetent as an administrator. Inefficient means wasteful in the use of effort or power: an inefficient manager; inefficient methods. Unable usually refers to a temporary condition of inability to do some specific thing: unable to relax, to go to a concert. 2. impotent, unqualified.
1. 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. Incompetent, generally used only of persons, means unfit or unqualified for a particular task: incompetent as an administrator. Inefficient means wasteful in the use of effort or power: an inefficient manager; inefficient methods. Unable usually refers to a temporary condition of inability to do some specific thing: unable to relax, to go to a concert. 2. impotent, unqualified.
Antonyms:
1. able.
1. able.
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Incapable
In*ca"pa*ble\, a. [Pref. in- not + capable: cf. F. incapable, L. incapabilis incomprehensible.]1. Wanting in ability or qualification for the purpose or end in view; not large enough to contain or hold; deficient in physical strength, mental or moral power, etc.; not capable; as, incapable of holding a certain quantity of liquid; incapable of endurance, of comprehension, of perseverance, of reform, etc. 2. Not capable of being brought to do or perform, because morally strong or well disposed; -- used with reference to some evil; as, incapable of wrong, dishonesty, or falsehood. 3. Not in a state to receive; not receptive; not susceptible; not able to admit; as, incapable of pain, or pleasure; incapable of stain or injury. 4. (Law) Unqualified or disqualified, in a legal sense; as, a man under thirty-five years of age is incapable of holding the office of president of the United States; a person convicted on impeachment is thereby made incapable of holding an office of profit or honor under the government. 5. (Mil.) As a term of disgrace, sometimes annexed to a sentence when an officer has been cashiered and rendered incapable of serving his country. Note: Incapable is often used elliptically. Is not your father grown incapable of reasonable affairs? --Shak. Syn: Incompetent; unfit; unable; insufficient; inadequate; deficient; disqualified. See Incompetent.Incapable
In*ca"pa*ble\, n. One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.
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Language Translation for : incapable
Spanish:
incapaz,
German:
unfähig,
Japanese:
できない
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Main Entry: in·ca·pa·ble
Function: adjective
: lacking legal qualification or power (as by reason of mental incompetence) —see also INCAPACITY
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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