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in•ca•pa•ble

(ɪnˈkeɪ pə bəl)

adj.
1. not having the necessary ability, qualification, or strength to perform some specified act or function.
2. lacking ordinary capability.
3. legally unqualified.
[1585–95; < Late Latin]
in•ca`pa•bil′i•ty, in•ca′pa•ble•ness, n.
in•ca′pa•bly, adv.
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