Kilo Lingo

/iŋkaˈpaθ/

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Translation

incapable, unable

Word origin

From Latin incapax, formed from in- ('not') and capax ('able to hold'), itself from capere ('to take'). The same root gives English 'capacity'.

Origin
Latin
Root
incapax
English cognates
incapable, capacious

Grammar

Masc pluralincapaces

Examples

mentirle .

I am incapable of lying to my mother.

.

He proved unable to solve the problem on his own.

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She was so tired that she was unable to keep her eyes open.

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We felt incapable of helping at that moment.

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He is incapable of keeping a secret.

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This word is part of lesson 62.