Inability: meaning, definitions and examples
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inability
[ ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti ]
noun
Lack of ability to do something; incapacity
Synonyms
disability, incapability, incompetence
Examples of usage
- The patient's inability to walk was due to a severe injury.
- His inability to concentrate was affecting his work performance.
- She felt frustrated by her inability to express herself clearly.
noun
Lack of the power to perform physically demanding tasks
Synonyms
incapacity, infirmity, weakness
Examples of usage
- The athlete's inability to compete was disappointing for his fans.
- Her inability to lift heavy objects limited her job options.
Translations
Translations of the word "inability" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incapacidade
🇮🇳 अक्षमता
🇩🇪 Unfähigkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakmampuan
🇺🇦 нездатність
🇵🇱 niezdolność
🇯🇵 無能
🇫🇷 incapacité
🇪🇸 incapacidad
🇹🇷 yetersizlik
🇰🇷 무능력
🇸🇦 عجز
🇨🇿 neschopnost
🇸🇰 neschopnosť
🇨🇳 无能力
🇸🇮 nezmožnost
🇮🇸 vanhæfni
🇰🇿 қабілетсіздік
🇬🇪 უუნარობა
🇦🇿 qabiliyyətsizlik
🇲🇽 incapacidad
Word origin
The word 'inability' originated from the Latin word 'inabilitas', which means 'lack of ability'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The prefix 'in-' signifies 'not', while 'ability' comes from the Latin 'abilitas', meaning 'ability'. Over time, 'inability' has become a commonly used term to describe the lack or incapacity to perform certain tasks.