INABILITY

Meaning

Lack of the ability to do something; incapability.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From earlier inhability (“disqualification for office”), equivalent to in- + ability. Compare Middle French inhabilité, Medieval Latin inhabilitās.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

• 2025-02-24TYANLBI
• 2023-06-11NAYTLBI