incapable

noun

(dated) One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.

adjective

Not capable (of doing something); unable.

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

Roots

inin- · Latin · not capio-cap · Latin · take, seize

Synonyms for incapable

incompetentadj unableadj ineptadj ineffectiveadj unfitadj ineffectualadj inefficientadj inadequateadj unsuitedadj unqualifiedadj

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Where does incapable come from?

The word incapable breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: in-, from Latin in (“not”); and -cap, from Latin capio (“take, seize”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.