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inability

[ in-uh-bil-i-tee ]

noun

  1. lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means:

    his inability to make decisions.

    Synonyms: , , ,



inability

/ ˌɪ²Ôəˈ²úɪ±ôɪ³Ùɪ /

noun

  1. lack of ability or means; incapacity
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of inability1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English inabilite, from Medieval Latin ¾±²Ô³ó²¹²ú¾±±ô¾±³ÙÄå²õ; equivalent to in- 3 + ability
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They said one of the biggest issues reported by members was an inability to get hold of someone to cancel or reschedule appointments.

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But much of that was due to the inability to get kids into school or day care.

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Combined with how performances have stagnated on the pitch, particularly in the field and the inability to perform under pressure, Edwards has got her work cut out.

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He is also expected to say: "This vile trade exploits the cracks between our institutions, pits nations against one another and profits from our inability at the political level to come together."

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In both cases, the inability to understand the reach of advanced electronics has led to dire consequences.

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