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incapability

in·ca·pa·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-key-puh-buh l]
    • /ɪnˈkeɪ pə bəl/
    • /ɪnˌk.eɪ.pə.ˈbɪ.lɪ.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-key-puh-buh l]
    • /ɪnˈkeɪ pə bəl/

Definitions of incapability word

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

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Origin of incapability

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 Incapability

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

incapability 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for incapability

noun incapability

  • powerlessness — unable to produce an effect: a disease against which modern medicine is virtually powerless.
  • helplessness — unable to help oneself; weak or dependent: a helpless invalid.
  • uselessness — of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason with him.
  • feebleness — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
  • weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.

Antonyms for incapability

noun incapability

  • soundness — free from injury, damage, defect, disease, etc.; in good condition; healthy; robust: a sound heart; a sound mind.
  • ability — Your ability to do something is the fact that you can do it.
  • strength — the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor.
  • plenty — a full or abundant supply or amount: There is plenty of time.
  • strong point — Bridge. a long suit that contains high cards.

Top questions with incapability

  • what does incapability mean?

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