incapacity
noun/ɪnkəˈpæsɪti/
Frequency rank: #15,857 most common English word
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something; lack of ability or physical strength
Example sentence
The athlete's knee injury led to complete incapacity for the rest of the season.
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