inability

Meanings

• Noun

  The lack of ability to do something, especially something that is required or expected.

  - "Despite his inability to swim, he tried to save the drowning child."
  - "Her inability to focus on her studies led to poor grades."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2453538"

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Synonyms

unability

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inability
ability , capability , viability

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Variants

List of all variants of inability that leads to same result
inabilities , inability

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Etymology

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From Old French inabilite, from in- 'not' + able 'capable'.

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Trivia

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1. Inability is a common theme in many fairy tales, where a character's lack of a certain ability is often a major obstacle that must be overcome.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disability: A broader term that refers to any condition that limits a person's ability to function normally.

2. Impotence: A specific type of inability, often used to refer to the inability to have or maintain an erection.

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Culture

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Inability is a common theme in literature, often used to explore the human condition and the challenges we face. For example, in Shakespeare's 'King Lear', the title character's inability to recognize his own faults leads to tragedy.

How to Memorize "inability"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person trying to do something but failing due to a lack of ability.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'unable' and remember that it means 'lacking the ability to do something'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'I CAN'T' to remember the meaning: Inability, Can't, Not able to do.

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