different between capability vs decapacitate

English

Etymology

Formed in Modern English as capable +? -ity.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ke?p??b?l?ti/
• Rhymes: -?l?ti

Noun

capability (countable and uncountable, plural capabilities)

1. the power or ability to generate an outcome
2. (computing) A digital token allowing a user or process to interact in a specified way with an object that is subject to access control. [from 1960s]

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:skill

Derived terms

• limited-capability

Related terms

• capable (adjective)

Translations

References

• capability on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

English

Etymology

de- +? capacitate

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /di?k??pæs?te?t/

Verb

decapacitate (third-person singular simple present decapacitates, present participle decapacitating, simple past and past participle decapacitated)

1. To reduce something's or someone's capability to do something.

   Calcium bursts would increase spermatozoa motility, where cholesterol would decapacitate spermatozoa, so preventing untimely activation.