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Incapable vs Inapplicable - What's the difference?

incapable | inapplicable |

As adjectives the difference between incapable and inapplicable

is that incapable is not capable (of doing something); unable while inapplicable is not applicable; incapable of being applied; not adapted; not suitable; as, the argument is inapplicable to the case.

As a noun incapable

is one who is morally or mentally weak or inefficient; an imbecile; a simpleton.

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

    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.
  • ----

    inapplicable

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • Not applicable; incapable of being applied; not adapted; not suitable; as, the argument is inapplicable to the case.
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