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incapacity

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the inability or limitation to perform physical tasks or activities due to physical disabilities, injuries, or impairments

capacity

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The construction worker's incapacity to lift heavy objects prevented him from performing certain tasks on the job site.

Her physical incapacity limited her ability to participate in certain sports and activities.

What is "incapacity"?

Incapacity refers to a person's inability or limitation to perform physical tasks or activities because of physical disabilities, injuries, or challenges. This can include difficulties with movement, strength, coordination, or other bodily functions that harms a person's ability to carry out daily activities independently. Incapacity may be temporary or permanent and can vary in intensity depending on the nature and extent of the physical condition. It often requires support, adjustments, or assistive devices to help individuals overcome or get used to their limitations and maintain their quality of life.

to incapacitate

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to make something unable to work properly

enable

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incapacitating

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/ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪˌteɪtɪŋ/

preventing someone or something from functioning properly

appropriate

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suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

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approbation

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official approval or agreement

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to apprise

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to notify someone about a situation, event, or information

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evidential

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providing evidence or related to it

to evince

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to clearly show that one has a quality or a feeling about someone or something

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rudimentary

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consisting of fundamental and basic principles

rudiments

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the earlier versions of something that are not fully developed

inaccessible

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not able to be reached or entered, usually due to obstacles or restrictions

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inaccurate

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not precise or correct

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inactive

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not engaging in chemical reactions with other substances

inadequate

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not having the required amount or quality

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not legally recognized, especially in a court of law

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inadvertent

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occurring unintentionally or without deliberate thought or planning

telepathy

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mental communication without using any physical method

telephony

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the process or activity of using telephones for communication

bale

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a large stack of materials like hay or paper firmly tied together

baleful

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intimidating or indicating hatred or anger

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