inability
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
The English word “inability” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- Lack of the ability to do something; incapability.
- Lack of the option to do something; powerlessness.
Etymology
From earlier inhability (“disqualification for office”), equivalent to in- + ability. Compare Middle French inhabilité, Medieval Latin inhabilitās.
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