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in·ca·pa·ble
 incapable
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- pronunciation:
- In
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
lacking in skill; incompetent.
I would never take my car to my brother as he's a completely incapable mechanic.- antonyms:
- capable, competent
- similar words:
- hopeless, ineffective
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| definition 2: |
not possessing the necessary ability or capacity; not able (usu. fol. by "of").
He still needs his parents' help because he is incapable of making his own decisions.- synonyms:
- unable
- antonyms:
- able, capable
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| definition 3: |
not having the psychological makeup that allows a particular emotion or the carrying out of particular act (usu. fol. by "of").
I thought I was incapable of such anger, but I was wrong.I believed her because I knew she was incapable of lying. |
| definition 4: |
in law, not having the required qualifications.
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| related words: |
inadequate, poor, weak |
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| derivations: |
incapably (adv.), incapability (n.) |
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