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incapability

/ˌɪn.keɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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Adverb:incapably
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Plural:incapabilities
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Adjective:incapable
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incapability Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being incapable; a lack of ability, power, or competence to do or perform something.

Example

"The outdated software's incapability to process large datasets slowed down the entire research project."

2

The state of being legally disqualified or lacking the required legal status to act.

Example

"His age resulted in a legal incapability to enter into a binding financial contract."

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• Rhymes for incapability

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the adjective 'incapable' and the noun-forming suffix '-ity', ultimately deriving from Late Latin 'incapabilis', meaning 'unable to hold or contain'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Incapability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/incapability
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