incapable

The definition of incapable is not having the ability, strength or legal qualification to do something.

(adjective)

An example of incapable is a person with a broken leg who can't hike; incapable hiker.

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See incapable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

not capable; specif.,
  1. lacking the necessary ability, competence, strength, etc.
  2. not legally qualified or eligible

Origin: LL incapabilis

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See incapable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. a. Lacking the necessary ability, capacity, or power: incapable of carrying a tune; incapable of love.
    b. Unable to perform adequately; incompetent: an incapable administrator.
  2. Usage Problem Not susceptible to action or treatment: a unique feat, incapable of duplication. See Usage Note at able.
  3. Law Lacking legal qualifications or requirements; ineligible.

Related Forms:

  • in·caˌpa·bilˈi·ty, in·caˈpa·ble·ness noun
  • in·caˈpa·bly adverb

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