incapable
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adjective \(ˌ)in-ˈkā-pə-bəl\Definition of INCAPABLE
1
: lacking capacity, ability, or qualification for the purpose or end in view: as a archaic : not able to take in, hold, or keep b archaic : not receptive c : not being in a state or of a kind to admit : insusceptible d : not able or fit for the doing or performance : incompetent
2
: lacking legal qualification or power (as by reason of mental incompetence) : disqualified
— in·ca·pa·bil·i·ty \-ˌkā-pə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— in·ca·pa·ble·ness \-ˈkā-pə-bəl-nəs\ noun
— in·ca·pa·bly \-blē\ adverb
See Examples of INCAPABLE
- <hired a supremely incapable assistant who only made a mess of things>
Origin of INCAPABLE
Middle French, from in- + capable capable
First Known Use: 1594
Related to INCAPABLE
- Synonyms
- inapt, incompetent, inept, inexpert, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, unskilled, unskillful
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