incapable
Translation
incapable, unable, incompetent
Examples
He is incapable of telling a lie.
He is incapable of telling a lie.
The old car was incapable of the journey.
The old car was incapable of the journey.
Grammar Patterns
((incapable of -ing)) not able to do something He is incapable of telling a lie.
((incapable of sth.)) not able to do or achieve something The team was incapable of victory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unable, incompetent, inept; Antonyms: capable, able, competent
Etymology
From the prefix 'in-' (not) + 'capable'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'in-' means 'not', so it literally means 'not capable'.