incompetence
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noun \(ˌ)in-ˈkäm-pə-tən(t)s\Definition of INCOMPETENCE
: the state or fact of being incompetent
See Examples of INCOMPETENCE
- Because of his incompetence, we won't make our deadline.
- She was fired for gross incompetence.
First Known Use of INCOMPETENCE
1663
Related to INCOMPETENCE
- Synonyms
- impotence, inadequacy, incapability, incapacity, inability, incompetency, ineptitude, insufficiency, powerlessness
- Antonyms
- ability, adequacy, capability, capacity, competence, competency, potency
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in·com·pe·tence
noun \(ˈ)in-ˈkäm-pət-ən(t)s\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of INCOMPETENCE
1
: lack of legal qualification
2
: inability of an organ or part to perform its function adequately <incompetence of an aortic valve>
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