incapable, incompetent, unequal to
(adjective) not meeting requirements; âunequal to the demands put upon himâ
incapable
(adjective) (followed by âofâ) lacking capacity or ability; âincapable of carrying a tuneâ; âhe is incapable of understanding the matterâ; âincapable of doing the workâ
incapable
(adjective) (followed by âofâ) not having the temperament or inclination for; âsimply incapable of lyingâ
incapable
(adjective) not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by âofâ); âincapable of solutionâ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
incapable (comparative more incapable, superlative most incapable)
Not capable (of doing something); unable.
Not in a state to receive; not receptive; not susceptible; not able to admit.
• (not capable): unable
• (not in a state to receive): refusing
• capable
incapable (plural incapables)
(dated) One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.
Source: Wiktionary
In*ca"pa*ble, a. Etym: [Pref. in- not + capable: cf. F. incapable, L. incapabilis incomprehensible.]
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. (Law)
Definition: 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. (Mil.)
Definition: As a term of disgrace, sometimes annexed to a sentence when an officer has been cashiered and rendered incapable of serving his country.
Note: Incapable is often used elliptically. Is not your father grown incapable of reasonable affairs Shak.
Syn.
– Incompetent; unfit; unable; insufficient; inadequate; deficient; disqualified. See Incompetent.
In*ca"pa*ble, n.
Definition: One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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