Incapable

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkeɪpəbl̩/

Definitions of incapable

adjective not having the ability, qualification, or strength to perform a particular task or function

Example Sentences

A1 He is incapable of speaking English.

A2 She is incapable of understanding the instructions.

B1 The machine is incapable of performing complex tasks.

B2 The team was found to be incapable of meeting the deadline.

C1 The CEO was deemed incapable of leading the company effectively.

C2 The scientist was considered incapable of conducting unbiased research.

Examples of incapable in a Sentence

formal The new employee proved to be incapable of handling the complex tasks assigned to them.

informal I'm sorry, but I am completely incapable of understanding this math problem.

slang He's just incapable of getting his act together.

figurative Her heart felt incapable of love after going through a difficult breakup.

Grammatical Forms of incapable

• past tense: incapacitated
• plural: incapables
• comparative: more incapable
• superlative: most incapable
• present tense: is incapable
• future tense: will be incapable
• perfect tense: has been incapable
• continuous tense: is being incapable
• singular: incapable
• positive degree: capable
• infinitive: to be incapable
• gerund: incapacitating
• participle: incapacitated

Origin and Evolution of incapable

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'incapable' originated from the Latin word 'incapabilis', which is a combination of 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'capabilis' (meaning 'able').

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'incapable' has retained its original meaning of 'not able' but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe someone or something lacking the necessary skills or qualities for a particular task or situation.