English to English
unable
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adjective (a)
- (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how(adj.all)Example:
Unable to get to town without a car.
Unable to obtain funds.
source: wordnet30 - Not able; not having sufficient strength, means, knowledge, skill, or the like; impotent' weak; helpless; incapable; -- now usually followed by an infinitive or an adverbial phrase; as, unable for work; unable to bear fatigue.(adjective)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability(adj.all)Example:
Dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately.
The sun was unable to melt enough snow.
source: wordnet30 - lacking in power or forcefulness(adj.all)Example:
Like an unable phoenix in hot ashes.
source: wordnet30
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