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incapable

in·ca·pable

UK/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl̩/ US/ɪŋˈkeɪpəbl̩/ fairly common

adjective

1.

(followed by `of'') lacking capacity or ability

  • “incapable of carrying a tune”
  • “he is incapable of understanding the matter”
  • “incapable of doing the work”
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2.

not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of'')

  • “incapable of solution”
3.

lacking the necessary skill or knowledge etc.

  • “an incapable helper”
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4.

(followed by `of'') not having the temperament or inclination for

  • “simply incapable of lying”
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5.

not meeting requirements

  • “unequal to the demands put upon him”

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French incapable, equivalent to in- + capable.

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