incapable adj

1 (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability; "incapable of carrying a tune"; "he is incapable of understanding the matter"; "incapable of doing the work" [ant: capable]

2 not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of'); "incapable of solution" [syn: incapable(p)]

3 lacking the necessary skill or knowledge etc.; "an incapable helper" [syn: unqualified]

4 (followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for; "simply incapable of lying" [ant: capable]

5 not meeting requirements; "unequal to the demands put upon him" [syn: incompetent, unequal to(p)]

English

Pronunciation

Adjective

1. Not being capable (of doing something); to be unable (to do something).

Antonyms

• capable

Translations

• Finnish: kyvytön, kykenemätön
• French: capable

French

Etymology

From incapabilis.

Adjective

incapable

1. unable

Capability is the ability to perform actions. As it applies to human capital, capability is the sum of expertise and capacity.

It is a component within the theories of:

• Capability-based security in computing.
• Capability approach in welfare economics.
• Capability Management in the defense sector.
• Ability
• Capacity

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