incapacity

noun
UK: /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/
US: /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

  1. The state of being unable to do something.

    1. His illness caused an incapacity to work, so he stayed home.
    2. The legal incapacity of the minor prevented him from signing the contract, rendering it invalid.

  2. A lack of the strength or ability to do something; a physical or mental disability.

    1. Old age often brings incapacity and the need for assistance.
    2. Her mental incapacity, resulting from the accident, made it impossible for her to manage her own affairs.

  3. The state of being legally disqualified from performing an action.

    1. His conviction resulted in a legal incapacity to hold public office.
    2. Due to their incapacity, resulting from the ethical violations, they could not participate.

Synonyms

inability infirmity weakness disqualification disability

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "incapacity" in English means: The state of being unable to do something., A lack of the strength or ability to do something; a physical or mental disability., The state of being legally disqualified from performing an action..

The phonetic transcription of "incapacity" is /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/ in British English and /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "incapacity": inability, infirmity, weakness, disqualification, disability.

Example usage of "incapacity": "His illness caused an incapacity to work, so he stayed home.". More examples on the page.