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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.,
- lacking the necessary ability, competence, strength, etc.
- not legally qualified or eligible
Origin: LL incapabilis
Related Forms:
- incapability noun or incapableness
- incapably adverb
See incapable in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
- 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.
- Usage Problem Not susceptible to action or treatment: a unique feat, incapable of duplication. See Usage Note at able.
- 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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