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inable Meaning & Definition

/ɪˈneɪbəl/

What Does Inable Mean?

As an adjective, inable means Unable, not able. As a verb, it means To enable.

Word Facts for Inable

Part of speechadjective, verb
Pronunciation//ɪˈneɪbəl//
Syllables1
Verb formsinables, inabling, inabled

Inable Definition (Adjective)

  1. Unable, not able.

Inable as a Verb

  1. To enable.

Synonyms of Inable

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Antonyms of Inable

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Inable in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

inable (not comparable)

inable (third-person singular simple present inables, present participle inabling, simple past and past participle inabled)

Words That Rhyme With Inable

Origin of Inable

Origin 1: From in- (“not”) +‎ able.

Origin 2: From in +‎ able.

How Do You Say Inable?

Inable is pronounced //ɪˈneɪbəl// and has 1 syllable.

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