in-capable of

in·ca·pa·ble

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in key-puh-buh l uhv, ov]
- /ɪn ˈkeɪ pə bəl ʌv, ɒv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in key-puh-buh l uhv, ov]
- /ɪn ˈkeɪ pə bəl ʌv, ɒv/

Definitions of in-capable of words

adjective in-capable of not capable. 1
adjective in-capable of not having the necessary ability, qualification, or strength to perform some specified act or function: As an administrator, he is simply incapable. 1
adjective in-capable of without ordinary capability; incompetent. 1
noun in-capable of a thoroughly incompetent person, especially one of defective mentality. 1
idioms in-capable of incapable of, not having the ability, qualification, or strength for (a specified act or function). not open to; not susceptible to or admitting: These materials are incapable of exact measurement. legally unqualified for. 1

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Origin of in-capable of

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

From the Late Latin word incapābilis, dating back to 1585-95. See in-3, capable

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Parts of speech for In-capable of

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for in-capable of

adverb in-capable of

feebly — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
helplessly — unable to help oneself; weak or dependent: a helpless invalid.
inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.

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Antonyms for in-capable of

adv in-capable of

adeptly — very skilled; proficient; expert: an adept juggler.
admirably — worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
becomingly — that suits or gives a pleasing effect or attractive appearance, as to a person or thing: a becoming dress; a becoming hairdo.
capitally — in an excellent manner; admirably

adverb in-capable of

expertly — In an expert manner; with great skill.

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Synonyms for in-capable of

adverb in-capable of

Antonyms for in-capable of

adv in-capable of

adverb in-capable of

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