plural incapacities
formal
: a lack or loss of the ability to do something in the usual or desired way
Who will run the company in the event of your death or incapacity? [=if you die or become unable to run it]
I'm aware of my weaknesses and incapacities.
They have a complete incapacity for dealing with numbers. [=they are not able to deal with numbers]
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“Incapacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/incapacity. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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