incapable

One entry found for incapable.

Main Entry: in·ca·pa·ble
Pronunciation: (")in-'kA-p&-b&l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French, from in- + capable capable
1 : lacking capacity, ability, or qualification for the purpose or end in view: as a archaic : not able to take in, hold, or keep b archaic : not receptive c : not being in a state or of a kind to admit : INSUSCEPTIBLE d : not able or fit for the doing or performance : INCOMPETENT
2 : lacking legal qualification or power (as by reason of mental incompetence) : DISQUALIFIED
- in·ca·pa·bil·i·ty /-"kA-p&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun
- in·ca·pa·ble·ness /-'kA-p&-b&l-n&s/ noun
- in·ca·pa·bly /-blE/ adverb