INCAPABLE


Meaning of INCAPABLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)in-ˈkā-pə-bəl ]

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 -ˌkā-pə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun

• in·ca·pa·ble·ness -ˈkā-pə-bəl-nəs noun

• in·ca·pa·bly -blē adverb

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