incapable

Definition of Incapable in English :

Adjective

1. incapable

(followed by of') lacking capacity or ability

Example Sentences:
'incapable of carrying a tune'
'he is incapable of understanding the matter'
'incapable of doing the work'

2. incapable

not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by of')

Example Sentences:
'incapable of solution'

3. incapable

(followed by of') not having the temperament or inclination for

Example Sentences:
'simply incapable of lying'

4. incapable, incompetent, unequal to

not meeting requirements

Example Sentences:
'unequal to the demands put upon him'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Incapable

see synonyms of incapable

adjective

1. (when postpositive, often foll by of)

not capable (of); lacking the ability (to)

2.

powerless or helpless, as through injury or intoxication

3. (postpositive; foll by of)

not susceptible (to); not admitting (of)

a problem incapable of solution

Incapable

see synonyms of incapable

adjective

not capable

; specif.,

a.

lacking the necessary ability, competence, strength, etc.

b.

not legally qualified or eligible

Incapable

see synonyms of incapable

adj.

1.

a. Lacking the necessary ability, capacity, or power: incapable of carrying a tune; incapable of love.

b. Unable to perform adequately; incompetent: an incapable administrator.

2. Not susceptible to action or treatment: a unique feat, incapable of duplication.

3. Law

a. Not meeting the physical and mental requirements imposed by law for the performance of a particular task.

b. Not meeting the requirements necessary for proper legal functioning: a contract provision incapable of being enforced.

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