What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
discapacitate
Example
The injury discapacitated him from playing football. [discapacitate: verb]
Example
The virus can discapacitate the immune system, making it vulnerable to other infections. [discapacitating: gerund or present participle]
incapacitate
Example
The accident incapacitated him from working for several months. [incapacitate: verb]
Example
The medication can incapacitate the patient's ability to drive or operate machinery. [incapacitating: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Incapacitate is more commonly used than discapacitate in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between discapacitate and incapacitate?
Incapacitate is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts. Discapacitate, on the other hand, may be more specific to medical or legal contexts and may be less commonly used in informal settings.
