Unworkability: meaning, definitions and examples
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unworkability
[ ˌənˌwərkəˈbɪləti ]
inability to function
The unworkability of the system became apparent after multiple attempts to fix it failed. It refers to the state of being unable to operate effectively or efficiently.
Synonyms
incapability, ineffectiveness, inefficiency
Examples of usage
- The unworkability of the machine led to a series of breakdowns.
- The unworkability of the plan became evident during the implementation phase.
Translations
Translations of the word "unworkability" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inviabilidade
🇮🇳 अव्यवहार्यता
🇩🇪 Unbrauchbarkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakpraktisan
🇺🇦 непрактичність
🇵🇱 niefunkcjonalność
🇯🇵 実行不能
🇫🇷 inapplicabilité
🇪🇸 inviabilidad
🇹🇷 işe yaramazlık
🇰🇷 비실용성
🇸🇦 عدم العمل
🇨🇿 nefunkčnost
🇸🇰 nefunkčnosť
🇨🇳 不可行性
🇸🇮 neuporabnost
🇮🇸 óhagkvæmni
🇰🇿 жарамсыздық
🇬🇪 მოუხერხებლობა
🇦🇿 işləməzlik
🇲🇽 inviabilidad
Word origin
The word 'unworkability' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and 'workability', which is the ability to be worked or operated successfully. It originated in the early 20th century as a term used to describe the inability of a system or plan to function effectively. The concept of unworkability highlights the impracticality or dysfunctionality of a particular entity.
See also: coworker, coworkers, hardworking, overwork, rework, reworking, unworkable, work, workability, workable, workableness, workaholic, workaround, workbench, worker, workers, workforce, working, worklessness, workload, workmanship, workmates, workmen, workout, workplace, works, workshop, workstation, worktable, worktop, workwear, workweek.