Unable
Adjective 🎵 2 Syllables (un · ab · le)
UNABLE
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📖 Definitions & Word Senses
1 Core Meaning🔍 Difference Between Similar Words
Unable vs. Powerless
While Unable and Powerless share similar meanings, 'Unable' is more commonly used in early elementary lessons.
💬 Example Sentences in Stories
🤝 Words That Go Together (Collocations)
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📝 Word Forms & Grammar Tenses
| Base Adjective | unable |
| Comparative (-er) | unabler |
| Superlative (-est) | unablest |
| Adverb Form (-ly) | unablely |
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🔤 Phonics & Word Family
Belongs to: -able Family
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💡 Grammar & Usage Tips
- Descriptive Modifier: Place directly before nouns (*a unable friend*) or after linking verbs (*is unable*).
- Grade Alignment: Recommended for foundational reading in Grade-2.
⚠️ Common Spelling & Sound Pitfalls
- Spelling Check: Sound out each phoneme (onset and coda) carefully when writing this word in spelling tests.
🏛️ Etymology & Word Origin
ORIGIN: Prefix formation (Latin / Germanic)
Formed by combining an early formative prefix with a foundational root word to expand reading precision and expressive power.
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🔍 Related Kids Words
Ready to obey or do what you are asked to do; easy to control.
Able to be fitted, adjusted, or made suitable for a situation.
Able to be pierced, holed, or drilled into with a tool like a power drill.
Able to be openly admitted, owned up to, or stated proudly without any shame or hiding.
Fairly large in size, amount, or extent, like a sizable slice of cake that fills your whole plate.
Smart to do because it is a good idea and helps you stay safe or make a wise choice.