English Explanatory Dictionary

incapacitate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make someone or something incapable of doing something; to disable.
  2. To imprison a potential offender and thereby prevent them from offending.
  3. To make someone ineligible; to disqualify.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪn.kəˈpæ.sɪ.teɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-incapacitate.wav

Word forms

incapacitate incapacitates incapacitating incapacitated

Etymology

Mid-17th century, from incapacity + -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French incapaciter.

Synonyms

disable prostrate

Derived words

incapacitated incapacitating incapacitation
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