[in.ca.pa.ble] adj [MF, fr. in- + capable capable] (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 n -- in.ca.pa.ble.ness n -- in.ca.pa.bly adv