adj.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )in- ' k ā -p ə -b ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French, from in- + capable capable
Date: 1594
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 \ - ˌ k ā -p ə - ' bi-l ə -t ē \ noun
– in · ca · pa · ble · ness \ - ' k ā -p ə -b ə l-n ə s \ noun
– in · ca · pa · bly \ -bl ē \ adverb