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- [in-i-fish-uh n-see]
- /ˌɪn ɪˈfɪʃ ən si/
- /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-i-fish-uh n-see]
- /ˌɪn ɪˈfɪʃ ən si/
Definitions of inefficiency word
- noun plural inefficiency the quality or condition of being inefficient; lack of efficiency. 1
- noun plural inefficiency an instance of inefficiency: This work is riddled with inefficiencies. 1
- noun inefficiency Lack of efficiency or effectiveness. 1
- noun inefficiency lack of efficiency 1
- noun inefficiency inefficient action or measure 1
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Origin of inefficiency
First appearance:
before 1740 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1740-50; ineffici(ent) + -ency
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Parts of speech for Inefficiency
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inefficiency popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
inefficiency usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inefficiency
noun inefficiency
- inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.
- carelessness — not paying enough attention to what one does: a careless typist.
- disorganization — a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
- wastefulness — given to or characterized by useless consumption or expenditure: wasteful methods; a wasteful way of life.
- incapability — not capable.
Antonyms for inefficiency
noun inefficiency
- competence — Competence is the ability to do something well or effectively.
Top questions with inefficiency
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