unable

/ən'eɪbəl/ adjective
6 letters3 syllables8 points in Scrabble®12 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
ADJECTIVE
1

Lacking in power or forcefulness.

“like an unable phoenix in hot ashes”

2

(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

(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”

WORD FORMS
Starts withU
Ends withE
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®8 points
Words With Friends®12 points
Double word16 points
Triple word24 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinunableway
Starts & ends withU … E
Syllablesun · a · ble
SYNONYMS & RELATED5
SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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