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incompetence

[ in-kom-pi-tuhns ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the quality or condition of being incompetent; lack of ability.
Law. the condition of lacking power to act with legal effectiveness.

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Word History and Origins

First recorded in 1655–65; from French incompétence (equivalent to in- negative prefix + compétence); variant of earlier incompetency; incompetent; -cy, -ence, -ency

Related Words

inability
ineptitude
inexperience

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