incapable — not having the ability, skill, or quality necessary to do something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not having the ability, skill, or quality necessary to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
Korean meaning: 무능한, ~할 수 없는
Korean pronunciation: 인-케이-퍼-블 (강세: 케이)
Example Sentences
- My cat is incapable of using chopsticks, but somehow always steals my sushi
- He seems incapable of arriving on time for any appointment
- I'm incapable of solving this math problem without a calculator
incapable
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl//
not having the ability, skill, or quality necessary to do something
Unable to fix a simple bicycle
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What seemed incapable becomes capable when fear is escapable!
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Origin
16세기 프랑스어에서 유래된 단어로, '~할 수 없는'이라는 부정의 의미를 담고 있습니다. 라틴어 capere(잡다, 취하다)에서 발전한 capable에 부정 접두사 in-이 붙어 완성되었습니다.
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“My cat is incapable of using chopsticks, but somehow always steals my sushi”
“He seems incapable of arriving on time for any appointment”
“I'm incapable of solving this math problem without a calculator”
“My grandfather is incapable of sending a text message, but he's a master at fixing cars”
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