incapacity

Meanings

• Noun

  The inability to perform an act or function, especially due to age, illness, or accident.

  - "His incapacity left him unable to work."
  - "The elderly population often faces various incapacities."

• Noun

  The state of being powerless or unable to act.

  - "The government's incapacity to address the issue led to public unrest."
  - "The company's incapacity to adapt to changing market conditions caused its downfall."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with incapacity
ability , capability , reliability , viability

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Variants

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incapacities , incapacity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'incapax,' meaning 'unable to contain,' 'unable to receive,' or 'unable to contain within.'

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Trivia

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1. Incapacities can be temporary or permanent, and they can affect people of all ages and backgrounds.

2. The term 'incapacity' can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone or something is unable to perform a certain function, such as a government that is incapable of addressing a crisis.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disability: A term used to describe a physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities. Incapacities can be temporary or permanent and can affect various aspects of a person's life.

2. Handicap: A term used to describe a disadvantage or limitation, often used interchangeably with disability. Incapacities can be physical, mental, or social in nature.

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Culture

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In literature, incapacity is often used to describe a character's physical or mental limitations. For example, in 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' Atticus Finch's age and the prejudices of the time make him incapable of fully defending Tom Robinson in court.

How to Memorize "incapacity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in a wheelchair, unable to move around freely. Imagine the frustration and limitations they face due to their incapacity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'incapacity' with the idea of being unable to perform a task or function.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'I Can't': 'I' for 'Inability,' 'Can't' for 'Cannot,' and 't' for 'Test' or 'Try,' reminding you that incapacity means 'inability to test or try.'

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