Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incapacity
noun
/ˌɪn.kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti/
Definition
The state of being unable to do something.
Examples
- The accident left him with a permanent incapacity to work.
- Legal incapacity can impact a person’s ability to make decisions.
- Her illness resulted in a temporary incapacity that required assistance.
Meaning
Incapacity refers to the lack of ability, power, or fitness to perform a specific action or activity.
Synonyms
- disability
- inability
- powerlessness
- helplessness
