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 incapable incapable /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

adjective

  1. () (followed by 'of') lacking capacity or ability  ( incapable )
    (followed by 'of') lacking capacity or ability
     Incapable of carrying a tune
    incapable of carrying a tune
     He is incapable of understanding the matter
    he is incapable of understanding the matter
     Incapable of doing the work
    incapable of doing the work
  2. () Not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by 'of')  ( incapable )
    not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by 'of')
     Incapable of solution
    incapable of solution
  3. Not meeting requirements  ( incapable , incompetent , unequal to )
    not meeting requirements
     Unequal to the demands put upon him
    unequal to the demands put upon him
  4. (followed by 'of') not having the temperament or inclination for  ( incapable )
    (followed by 'of') not having the temperament or inclination for
     Simply incapable of lying
    simply incapable of lying