Added 9 October 2026
incapable
/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl̩/ adjective
In Latin: incapax Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about incapable at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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(followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability.
incapable of carrying a tune
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Not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of').
incapable of solution
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(followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for.
simply incapable of lying
Origin
Borrowed from Middle French incapable, equivalent to in- + capable.
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