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Definition of Incapable
Incapable Incapable In*ca"pa*ble, n.
One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an
imbecile; a simpleton.
Incapable Incapable In*ca"pa*ble, a. [Pref. in- not + capable: cf. F.
incapable, L. incapabilis incomprehensible.]
1. Wanting 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Note: Incapable is often used elliptically.
Is not your father grown incapable of reasonable
affairs? --Shak.
Syn: Incompetent; unfit; unable; insufficient; inadequate;
deficient; disqualified. See Incompetent.