Inside the Universes

Words with a similar base: unable

'unable'

[unable.a.01] as in: (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

Examples:
unable to get to town without a car
unable to obtain funds

'unable'

[unable.s.01] as in: (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability

Examples:
dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately
the sun was unable to melt enough snow

'unable'

[ineffective.s.01] as in: lacking in power or forcefulness

Examples:
an ineffectual ruler
like an unable phoenix in hot ashes

Origins

					unable (English)
├── able (English)
│   └── ablen (Middle English (1100-1500))
│       └── able (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── un- (English)
    ├── on- (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   ├── on- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    │   └── ond- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    ├── un- (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   └── un- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    └── unus (Latin)
        └── oinos (Latin)