adj.
- Lacking the necessary ability, capacity, or power: incapable of carrying a tune; incapable of love.
- Unable to perform adequately; incompetent: an incapable administrator.
- Usage Problem. Not susceptible to action or treatment: a unique feat, incapable of duplication. See Usage Note at able.
- Law. Lacking legal qualifications or requirements; ineligible.
incapably in·ca'pa·bly adv.
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