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Incapable

//ɪnˈkeɪpəbl̩// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not capable (of doing something); unable.

    "A pint glass is incapable of holding more than a pint of liquid."

  2. 2
    Not in a state to receive; not receptive; not susceptible; not able to admit.

    "incapable of pain, or pleasure; incapable of stain or injury"

Adjective
  1. 1
    not meeting requirements wordnet
  2. 2
    (followed by ‘of’) lacking capacity or ability wordnet
  3. 3
    (followed by ‘of’) not having the temperament or inclination for wordnet
  4. 4
    not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by ‘of’) wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton. dated

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Middle French incapable, equivalent to in- + capable.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Middle French incapable, equivalent to in- + capable.

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