1. people who have diseases or conditions that cannot be cured
Usage: plural form; often used in medical contexts

Examples

• The hospital has a special ward for incurables.
• Many incurables find comfort in support groups.
• The charity provides care for incurables and their families.
• Modern medicine has reduced the number of incurables significantly.
• The hospice specializes in caring for incurables.
• Research continues to help those once considered incurables.