Inability

//ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti//

Word Type

Noun

The word "inability" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

ability ability

Derived From

ability hability

Etymologically Related To

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

cognition knowledge noesis quality

Type Of (IsA)

ability cognition quality

Related Terms

ability incapability lack option powerlessness

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