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Definition of incapacitation

incapacitation

/ɪn.kəˌpæs.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
in · ca · pac · i · ta · tion
Plural:incapacitations
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Adjective:incapacitating
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• noun

1

The action of depriving someone of their ability or strength to function normally, or the state of being deprived of such ability due to illness, injury, or impairment.

Example

"The insurance policy provides financial support in the event of a sudden medical incapacitation."

2

In law and criminology, the prevention of future offenses by physically restricting an offender's freedom, typically through imprisonment.

Example

"Modern sentencing guidelines balance the goals of deterrence, rehabilitation, and incapacitation."

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• Rhymes for incapacitation

• Nearby Words

incapably
incapacitate
incapacitated
incapacitation
incapacity
incapillo
incarcerate

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century as a noun of action from the verb 'incapacitate', which combines the privative prefix 'in-' (not) with 'capacity', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'capax' (able to hold much), from 'capere' (to take or hold).

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