incapable

UK
/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/
US
/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/

Translations

incapableadjective
more incapable
Comp.
most incapable
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/
US
/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/
He is incapable of lying.
Он неспособен лгать.
incapablenoun
incapables
pl
UK
/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/
US
/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/
Rare; used to denote a person who lacks ability or competence.
Synonyms
ineffectual person
incompetent person
inept person

Definitions

incapableadjective
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
A person who lacks the necessary ability, competence, or qualification.
After the disastrous project, the board dismissed him as an incapable.