Antonyms for incapability


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-key-puh-buhl
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈkeɪ pə bəl


Definition of incapability

Origin :
  • 1590s, from Middle French incapable and directly from Medieval Latin incapabilis, from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + capabilis (see capable). Related: Incapably; incapability.
  • noun ineffectuality
  • noun inability
Example sentences :
  • The income devolved on me in consequence of Winslowe's incapability.
  • Extract from : « The Crooked House » by Brandon Fleming
  • In his pale, pimpled face were traces of incapability and bad humour.
  • Extract from : « The Goose Man » by Jacob Wassermann
  • The belief in his incapability of defeat, that was lost too!
  • Extract from : « In Love With the Czarina and Other Stories » by Mr Jkai
  • This, as I understand it, simply means an incapability of acting the hypocrite.
  • Extract from : « Born Again » by Alfred Lawson
  • Let those who think so reflect on the state of nations under poverty, and their incapability of art.
  • Extract from : « William Blake » by Irene Langridge
  • I have before remarked on his incapability of controlling his expenses and living within a fixed income.
  • Extract from : « Wagner as I Knew Him » by Ferdinand Christian Wilhelm Praeger
  • The consciousness of Lamh Laudher's public disgrace, and of his incapability to repel it, sank deep into his heart.
  • Extract from : « The Dead Boxer » by William Carleton
  • Louis calmly explained the incapability of Ceuta to defend itself, should the sally be repulsed by the enemy.
  • Extract from : « The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 4 (of 4) » by Jane Porter
  • They would bring tests; and opportunities for Fraulein to see all her incapability.
  • Extract from : « Pointed Roofs » by Dorothy Richardson
  • The count dejectedly confessed his incapability to restrain them: the young desperadoes were ready for anything.
  • Extract from : « Beauchamp's Career, Complete » by George Meredith

Synonyms for incapability

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