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in-KAYP-uh-bl/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/

Incapable means not able to do something (incapable of): incapable of deceit, incapable of covering a night. Unable is everyday; a slogan does not staff a cell.

Meaning

Not able to do something (incapable of).

Examples

• “A slogan is incapable of staffing a night cell.”
• “Unable is everyday. Incompetent is a skills judgement. A slogan is a line. A cell is a name. Write the name; hang the slogan in the foyer.”

Good to know

Not able (incapable of). Everyday: unable. A slogan ≠ a staffed cell.

Near in meaning

unable

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