incapable

UK/ɪn'keɪpəb(ə)l/US/in'keipәbl/

Definitions

adj.

Lacking the ability, capacity, or power to do something

无能力的；不能胜任的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

in-not, opposite of

captake, seize, hold

-ablecapable of, worthy of

=incapable

in- (not) + cap (take, hold) + -able = not able to 'take in' or hold a task — unable to do it. The 'hold/contain' sense of capere is the same one behind capable and capacity.

Root cap still carries 163 more words

Common Collocations

1.incapable of无法做……

Example Sentences

1.
He seemed incapable of telling a lie.
2.
The old engine is incapable of such high speeds.

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