Basic Details
Word: Incapable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not able to do something; lacking the ability or power to do something.
Synonyms: Unable, powerless, incompetent
Antonyms: Capable, competent, able
Idioms and Phrases
- Incapable of something: Not able to do or achieve something. Example: "He felt incapable of solving the puzzle alone and asked for help."
- Incapable of love: Unable to give or feel affection. Example: "After her past experiences, she believed she was incapable of love."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The child was incapable of lifting the heavy box by himself.
Example 2: Many people believed he was incapable of leading the team effectively, but he surprised everyone.
Example 3: She felt incapable of completing the task on time without assistance.
Fun Fact
The word "incapable" comes from the Latin "incapabilis," where "in-" means "not" and "capabilis" means "able to take or seize." This reflects the meaning of the word very well!
Famous Quote
"It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." Charles Darwin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "incapable" mean?
a) Able to do something
b) Not able to do something
c) Quick to learn
d) Extremely talented
Answer: b) Not able to do something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "incapable"?
a) Able
b) Powerful
c) Unable
d) Talented
Answer: c) Unable
3. What is the opposite of "incapable"?
a) Unskilled
b) Capable
c) Weak
d) Idle
Answer: b) Capable
4. Which sentence uses "incapable" correctly?
a) He was incapable of drawing a straight line.
b) She was incapable to run fast.
c) They felt incapable from the challenge.
d) He was incapable on winning the race.
Answer: a) He was incapable of drawing a straight line.
5. Which idiom means "not able to do something"?
a) Incapable of something
b) Capable of anything
c) A hard nut to crack
d) A fish out of water
Answer: a) Incapable of something
