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incapable
in·ca·pa·ble
[
in káypəb'l
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
lacking necessary ability:
lacking the ability, character, or strength required to do something
a woman incapable of admitting defeat
2.
not good enough:
unable to function or perform adequately
regarded as incapable by most of his co-workers
3.
impossible:
too extreme for something to be possible
damage incapable of repair
4.
legally ineligible:
legally disqualified or ineligible
in·ca·pa·bil·i·ty
[
in kàypə bíllətee
]
noun
in·ca·pa·ble·ness
noun
in·ca·pa·bly
[
in káypəblee
]
adverb
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