incapable

UK
/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/
US
/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/
incapableadjective
more incapable
Comp.
most incapable
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/
US
/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/
Translations
He is incapable of lying.
Он неспособен лгать.
Definitions
Lacking the necessary ability, capacity, or power to do something.
He was incapable of understanding the complex instructions given to him.
Not susceptible to a specified action or effect.
The material is incapable of being damaged by water.
Legally disqualified or declared incompetent for a particular purpose.
Under the statute, minors are incapable of entering into such contracts.
incapablenoun
incapables
pl
UK
/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/
US
/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/
Rare; used to denote a person who lacks ability or competence.
Definitions
A person who lacks the necessary ability, competence, or qualification.
After the disastrous project, the board dismissed him as an incapable.
Synonyms
ineffectual person
incompetent person
inept person