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 Definition of 'unable':

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1. (adj) unable
(usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
"unable to get to town without a car"; "unable to obtain funds"

2. (adj) unable(p)
(usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability
"dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately"; "the sun was unable to melt enough snow"

3. (adj) ineffective, ineffectual, unable
lacking in power or forcefulness
"an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"
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