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incapable

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkeɪpəbl̩/

The English word “incapable” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Not capable (of doing something); unable.
  2. Not in a state to receive; not receptive; not susceptible; not able to admit.

noun

  1. One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French incapable, equivalent to in- + capable.

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