incapacitated

[ in-kuh-pas-i-tey-tid ]

/ ˌɪn kəˈpæs ɪˌteɪ tɪd /

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adjective

unable to act, respond, or the like (often used euphemistically when one is busy or otherwise occupied): He can't come to the phone now—he's incapacitated.

Nearby words

incantation, incantatory, incapable, incapacitant, incapacitate, incapacitated, incapacity, incapacity benefit, incaparina, incapsulate, incarcerate

Origin of incapacitated

First recorded in 1795–1805; incapacitate + -ed²

Definition for incapacitated (2 of 2)

incapacitate

[ in-kuh-pas-i-teyt ]

/ ˌɪn kəˈpæs ɪˌteɪt /

verb (used with object), in·ca·pac·i·tat·ed, in·ca·pac·i·tat·ing.

to deprive of ability, qualification, or strength; make incapable or unfit; disable.

Law. to deprive of the legal power to act in a specified way or ways.

Origin of incapacitate

First recorded in 1650–60; incapacit(y) + -ate¹

SYNONYMS FOR incapacitate

1 cripple, handicap, sideline.

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Related formsin·ca·pac·i·ta·tion, noun

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Examples from the Web for incapacitated

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Actually, university policy states that a person cannot consent when “incapacitated.”
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As a result of breathing the fumes of the lead paint, Schroeder was incapacitated for work by acute lead poisoning.
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The affection tends to become progressively worse until the patient is incapacitated for work or enjoyment.
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The Lex Bæbia incapacitated him who gave a bribe to obtain office from filling any office for ten years.
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British Dictionary definitions for incapacitated

incapacitate

/ (ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪˌteɪt) /

verb (tr)

to deprive of power, strength, or capacity; disable

to deprive of legal capacity or eligibility

Derived Formsincapacitation, noun

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Word Origin and History for incapacitated

incapacitate

1650s, from incapacity + -ate. Related: Incapacitated; incapacitating.

incapacitated

adjective

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Definition for incapacitated (2 of 2)

incapacitate

verb (used with object), in·ca·pac·i·tat·ed, in·ca·pac·i·tat·ing.

Origin of incapacitate

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incapacitate

verb (tr)

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