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- [in-key-puh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈkeɪ pə bəl/
- /ɪnˈkeɪ.pə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-key-puh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈkeɪ pə bəl/
Definitions of incapable word
- adjective incapable not capable. 1
- adjective incapable not having the necessary ability, qualification, or strength to perform some specified act or function: As an administrator, he is simply incapable. 1
- adjective incapable without ordinary capability; incompetent. 1
- noun incapable a thoroughly incompetent person, especially one of defective mentality. 1
- idioms incapable 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 incapable Unable to do or achieve (something). 1
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Origin of incapable
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 Incapable
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incapable 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incapable
adj incapable
- unfit — not fit; not adapted or suited; unsuitable: He was unfit for his office.
- ineffective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
- inadequate — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- naive — having or showing unaffected simplicity of nature or absence of artificiality; unsophisticated; ingenuous.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
adjective incapable
- disqualified — Simple past tense and past participle of disqualify.
- helpless — unable to help oneself; weak or dependent: a helpless invalid.
- vulnerable — capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt, as by a weapon: a vulnerable part of the body.
- frail — having delicate health; not robust; weak: My grandfather is rather frail now.
- dependent — To be dependent on something or someone means to need them in order to succeed or be able to survive.
Antonyms for incapable
adj incapable
- suitable — such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.
- adequate — If something is adequate, there is enough of it or it is good enough to be used or accepted.
- competent — Someone who is competent is efficient and effective.
- sufficient — adequate for the purpose; enough: sufficient proof; sufficient protection.
- potent — (of a cross) having a crosspiece at the extremity of each arm: a cross potent.
adjective incapable
- experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.
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