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Antonyms for in competency


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-kom-pi-tuh ns or in-kom-pi-tuh n-see
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈkɒm pɪ təns or ɪnˈkɒm pɪ tən si



Definition of in competency

Origin :
  • 1660s, "inadequacy;" 1716, "want of skill," from French incompétence (mid-16c.), from in- "not, opposite of, without" (see in- (1)) + compétence (see competence). Native formation incompetency (from incompetent + -cy) is attested from 1610s.
  • As in inadequacy : noun shortage, defect, inability
  • As in insufficiency : noun lack
  • As in incapability : noun inability
  • As in incompetency : noun inability
  • As in powerlessness : noun inability
  • As in disability : noun disadvantage, restriction
  • As in disqualification : noun disability; rejection for participation

Synonyms for in competency

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