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His inability to swim kept him in the shallow water.
What does Inability mean?
Inability means not being able to do something.
Dictionary definition
The lack of ability, skill, or power to do something.
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The team solved the problem despite their initial inability to agree.
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A temporary inability to focus can improve after rest and a clearer plan.
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What does inability mean?
Inability means a lack of ability.
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Which sentence uses inability correctly?
Inability describes not being able to do something.
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Which word is an antonym of inability?
Ability is the opposite of inability.
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WordInability.
Partnoun.
MeaningInability means not being able to do something.
ExampleExample: His inability to swim kept him in the shallow water.
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- Syllables
- in · uh · bil · uh · tee
- Strongest beat
- bil
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bil.
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Synonyms
Words like Inability
lackUse when something needed is missing.
incapacityA formal word for not having the ability.
limitationUse for something that restricts what can be done.
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Word family
Inability word family
Base word
inability
noun
inabilities
Different limits or lacks of ability.
adjective
unable
Not able to do something.
noun
ability
The power or skill to do something.
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