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incapabilities

in·ca·pa·ble
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-key-puh-buh l]
    • /ɪnˈkeɪ pə bəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-key-puh-buh l]
    • /ɪnˈkeɪ pə bəl/

Definitions of incapabilities word

  • adjective incapabilities not capable. 1
  • adjective incapabilities not having the necessary ability, qualification, or strength to perform some specified act or function: As an administrator, he is simply incapable. 1
  • adjective incapabilities without ordinary capability; incompetent. 1
  • noun incapabilities a thoroughly incompetent person, especially one of defective mentality. 1
  • idioms incapabilities 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 incapabilities

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 Incapabilities

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

incapabilities popularity

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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

incapabilities usage trend in Literature

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