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
He was incapable of lifting the heavy box by himself.
The old computer was incapable of running modern software. (INABILITY + CAPABLE = INCAPABLE)
The unstable system became incapable of completing what once seemed impossible.
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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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📝Examples
“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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