incapacitated

Meanings

• adjective

  Unable to function properly or effectively due to injury, illness, or disability.

  - "The accident left him incapacitated for several weeks."
  - "The soldier was incapacitated by the severity of his wounds."
  - "The elderly man's incapacitation made it difficult for him to live independently."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with incapacitated
hypnoticized , capacitized , apatheticized

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Variants

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incapacitated , incapacitate , incapacitates , incapacitating , incapacitation , incapacitations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'capax' meaning 'able to take,' and the suffix 'itus' meaning 'state' or 'condition.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'incapacitated' is often used in legal contexts, such as when determining an individual's ability to make decisions or enter into contracts.

2. The word 'incapacitated' comes from the Latin roots 'capax' and 'itus,' meaning 'able to take' and 'state' or 'condition,' respectively.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disability: A state or condition that impairs normal functioning or limits the ability to perform certain tasks.

2. Handicap: A disadvantage or limitation, often used metaphorically to describe a situation or person.

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Culture

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Incapacitated individuals have been depicted in various forms of media, such as literature, art, and film, often highlighting their struggles and the challenges faced by those caring for them.

How to Memorize "incapacitated"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person in a wheelchair or with a cast on their leg, unable to move around easily.

2. associate
   

   - Link the word to the idea of being unable to function or perform tasks due to injury or illness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'I Can't' to remember the definition: 'I' for 'Unable,' 'Can't' for 'can no longer,' and 't' for 'to function properly or effectively'.

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