Canadian English Meaning of incapable
incapable
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Definitions and Meaning of incapable in English
incapable (a)
(followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability
(followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for
incapable (s)
not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of')
not meeting requirements
incapable (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.
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.
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.
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.
As a term of disgrace, sometimes annexed to a sentence when an officer has been cashiered and rendered incapable of serving his country.
incapable (n.)
One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.
FAQs About the word incapable
incapable
(followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability, not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of'), (followed by `of') not having the
incompetent,unable,unfit,unfitted,unsuited,ineffective,ineligible,inexperienced,unprepared,unqualified
able,capable,Competent,expert,qualified,skilled,skilful,adept,suitable,prepared
incapability => incapability, incanton => inchant, incanting => incanting, incantatory => incantatory, incantation => incantation,
