incapable

Pronunciation

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• IPA: /ɪnˈkeɪpəbl̩/ or /ɪŋˈkeɪpəbl̩/

Adjective

Positive incapable

Comparative more incapable

Superlative most incapable

1. Not capable (of doing something); unable. <> kasa yi, rashin iyawa.
   • Synonym: unable

   A pint glass is incapable of holding more than a pint of liquid.

   I consider him incapable of dishonesty.

   They are incapable of any work! <> Ba za su iya wani aiki ba! [1]

2. Not in a state to receive; not receptive; not susceptible; not able to admit.

   incapable of pain, or pleasure; incapable of stain or injury