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Definition inability in British English

inability noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/
1

the fact of not being able to do something

Example

He was frustrated by his inability to control the ball.

Example

the stomach's inability to cope with certain foods

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Definition inability in British English