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Ben felt incapable of solving the puzzle until he learned a new strategy.
What does Incapable mean?
Incapable means feeling unable to do something or handle a task.
Dictionary definition
Feeling unable to do something or handle a task.
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What does incapable mean?
Incapable means feeling unable to do something or handle a task.
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Which word is closest in meaning to incapable?
Unable is close in meaning to incapable.
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in · kay · puh · bul · strongest beat: kay
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Partadjective.
MeaningIncapable means feeling unable to do something or handle a task.
ExampleExample: Ben felt incapable of solving the puzzle until he learned a new strategy.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · kay · puh · bul
- Strongest beat
- kay
- Ending
- bul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kay.
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Synonyms
Words like Incapable
unableUse when someone cannot do something yet.
Antonyms
Opposite words
capableUse when someone can do something well enough.
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Incapable word family
Base word
capable
noun
incapability
A lack of ability to do something.
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Hint for students
Look for clues that show not feeling able to do something yet.
Common mix-up
Incapable should not be used as an insult; people can learn and improve.
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