incapable
adjective
not capable; specif.,
- lacking the necessary ability, competence, strength, etc.
- not legally qualified or eligible
See incapable in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ĭn-kāˈpə-bəl)
adjectivea. 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
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