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Incapable Common

Origin: Latin suffix -able

Incapable has 6 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.

"After he accidentally deleted the entire company database while claiming to be the new IT manager, everyone realized that his boss was completely incapable of handling such a critical role."

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"

2

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

"incapable of solution"

3

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

"simply incapable of lying"

4

not meeting requirements

"unequal to the demands put upon him"

5

Not capable (of doing something); unable.

"After spending all night studying, I was completely incapable of focusing on my exam questions."

Example Sentences
"incapable of carrying a tune" adjective
"he is incapable of understanding the matter" adjective
"incapable of doing the work" adjective
"incapable of solution" adjective
"simply incapable of lying" adjective
"unequal to the demands put upon him" adjective
Related Terms
Antonyms
capable
Rhyming Words
ble able roble ruble doble fable bible buble amble gable sable noble coble moble cable table bable kable mable viable
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