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Inadequacy vs Incapable - What's the difference?

inadequacy | incapable |

As nouns the difference between inadequacy and incapable

is that inadequacy is the state of being inadequate while incapable is (dated) one who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.

As an adjective incapable is

not capable (of doing something); unable.

inadequacy

English

Noun

  • The state of being inadequate.
  • A shortage of required material.
  • A lack of competence or ability.

    • incapable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not capable (of doing something); unable.
    • A pint glass is incapable of holding more than a pint of liquid.
    I consider him incapable of dishonesty.
  • Not in a state to receive; not receptive; not susceptible; not able to admit.
    • incapable''' of pain, or pleasure; '''incapable of stain or injury

    Derived terms

    * incapability * incapably

    Related terms

    * incapacitate * incapacitation

    Synonyms

    * (not capable) unable * (not in a state to receive) refusing

    Antonyms

    * capable

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (dated) One who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.
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