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Definition of Incapable
1. Adjective. (followed by 'of') lacking capacity or ability. "Incapable of doing the work"
Similar to: Unable
Also: Incompetent
Antonyms: Capable
Derivative terms: Incapability, Incapableness
2. Adjective. Not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by 'of'). "Incapable of solution"
3. Adjective. (followed by 'of') not having the temperament or inclination for. "Simply incapable of lying"
4. Adjective. Not meeting requirements. "Unequal to the demands put upon him"
Similar to: Inadequate, Unequal
Derivative terms: Incapability, Incompetence
Definition of Incapable
1. a. Wanting in ability or qualification for the purpose or end in view; not large enough to contain or hold; deficient in physical strength, mental or moral power, etc.; not capable; as, incapable of holding a certain quantity of liquid; incapable of endurance, of comprehension, of perseverance, of reform, etc.
2. n. One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.
Definition of Incapable
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Incapable
1. 1. Wanting in ability or qualification for the purpose or end in view; not large enough to contain or hold; deficient in physical strength, mental or moral power, etc.; not capable; as, incapable of holding a certain quantity of liquid; incapable of endurance, of comprehension, of perseverance, of reform, etc. 2. Not capable of being brought to do or perform, because morally strong or well disposed; used with reference to some evil; as, incapable of wrong, dishonesty, or falsehood. 3. Not in a state to receive; not receptive; not susceptible; not able to admit; as, incapable of pain, or pleasure; incapable of stain or injury. 4. Unqualified or disqualified, in a legal sense; as, a man under thirty-five years of age is incapable of holding the office of president of the United States; a person convicted on impeachment is thereby made incapable of holding an office of profit or honor under the government. 5. As a term of disgrace, sometimes annexed to a sentence when an officer has been cashiered and rendered incapable of serving his country. Incapable is often used elliptically. "Is not your father grown incapable of reasonable affairs?" (Shak) Synonym: Incompetent, unfit, unable, insufficient, inadequate, deficient, disqualified. See Incompetent. Origin: Pref. In- not + capable: cf. F. Incapable, L. Incapabilis incomprehensible. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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