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inability

noun in·abil·i·ty \ˌi-nə-ˈbi-lə-tē\

: the condition of not being able to do something : lack of ability

Full Definition of INABILITY

:  lack of sufficient power, resources, or capacity <his inability to do mathematics>
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Origin of INABILITY

Middle English inhabilite disqualification, from Medieval Latin inhabilitas, from Latin in- + habilitas ability
First Known Use: 15th century
INABILITY Defined for Kids

inability

noun in·abil·i·ty \ˌi-nə-ˈbi-lə-tē\

Definition of INABILITY for Kids

:  the condition of being unable to do something :  lack of ability <He laughed at my inability to sing.>

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