incapacity

• Nom désignant l'absence ou le manque de capacité physique ou mentale, ou l'inaptitude à accomplir quelque chose.

A noun referring to a lack of intellectual power or a lack of physical or natural qualifications.

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1. Lack of intellectual powerC1formal

   The inability to understand, reason, or think clearly.

   Incapacité intellectuelle

   • His incapacity for logical reasoning made the debate difficult.
   • The judge noted the defendant's mental incapacity to stand trial.
   • Her incapacity to grasp complex concepts frustrated the teacher.

   Synonymesdullnessfoolishnessimbecilityobtusenessstupidity

   Antonymesintelligencereasonsagacityunderstandingwisdom

2. Lack of physical or natural qualificationsC1formal

   The state of being unable to perform a physical task or function due to a lack of natural ability or condition.

   Incapacité physique ou naturelle

   • His physical incapacity prevented him from playing sports.
   • The injury caused a temporary incapacity to walk.
   • Her incapacity to lift heavy objects was due to a back problem.

   Synonymesdisabilityimpotenceinabilityincapabilityincompetencepowerlessnessunfitness

   Antonymesabilitycapabilitycapacitycompetence