'Incapable' definitions:

Definition of 'incapable'

(from WordNet)
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" [ant: capable]
adjective
Not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of'); "incapable of solution"
adjective
(followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for; "simply incapable of lying" [ant: capable]
adjective
Not meeting requirements; "unequal to the demands put upon him" [syn: incapable, incompetent, unequal to(p)]

Definition of 'Incapable'

From: GCIDE
  • Incapable \In*ca"pa*ble\, a. [Pref. in- not + capable: cf. F. incapable, L. incapabilis incomprehensible.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. Lacking in ability or qualification for the purpose or end in view; not large enough to contain or hold; deficient in physical strength, mental or moral power, etc.; not capable; as, incapable of holding a certain quantity of liquid; incapable of endurance, of comprehension, of perseverance, of reform, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Not capable of being brought to do or perform, because morally strong or well disposed; -- used with reference to some evil; as, incapable of wrong, dishonesty, or falsehood. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Not in a state to receive; not receptive; not susceptible; not able to admit; as, incapable of pain, or pleasure; incapable of stain or injury. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. (Law) Unqualified or disqualified, in a legal sense; as, a man under thirty-five years of age is incapable of holding the office of president of the United States; a person convicted on impeachment is thereby made incapable of holding an office of profit or honor under the government. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. (Mil.) As a term of disgrace, sometimes annexed to a sentence when an officer has been cashiered and rendered incapable of serving his country. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: Incapable is often used elliptically. [1913 Webster]
  • Is not your father grown incapable of reasonable affairs? --Shak.
  • Syn: Incompetent; unfit; unable; insufficient; inadequate; deficient; disqualified. See Incompetent. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Incapable'

From: GCIDE
  • Incapable \In*ca"pa*ble\, n. One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'incapable'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Incapable'