inability
/ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
🇺🇸 US
/ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
Lack of the ability to do something; incapability.
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Meaning 2 · noun
Lack of the option to do something; powerlessness.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “inability” when they mean: lack of the ability to do something; incapability..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “inability” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “inability” in professional communication.”
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