nonproficiency

[ non-pruh-fish-uhn-see ]

noun

1. absence or lack of proficiency.

Other Words From

• nonpro·ficient adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonproficiency¹

First recorded in 1585–95; non- + proficiency

Example Sentences

U.S. experts on mathematics teaching admit that the survey is an accurate rating of American nonproficiency.

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