/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.
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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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