Definition of INCAPABLE

incapable

Meanings

Plural: incapables

Adjective

  • (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability
    • "incapable of carrying a tune"
    • "he is incapable of understanding the matter"
    • "incapable of doing the work"
  • (followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for
    • "simply incapable of lying"

Adjective Satellite

  • not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of')
    • "incapable of solution"
  • not meeting requirements

Adj

  • Not capable (of doing something); unable.
  • Not in a state to receive; not receptive; not susceptible; not able to admit.

Noun

  • One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French incapable, in- + capable.

Synonyms

incompetent, refusing, unable, unequal to

Antonyms

capable

Scrabble Score: 15

incapable is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
incapable is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
incapable is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

incapable is a valid Words With Friends word