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inefficacy

[ in-ef-i-kuh-see ]

noun

  1. lack of power or capacity to produce the desired effect.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of inefficacy1

From the Late Latin word inefficācia, dating back to 1605–15. See in- 3, efficacy
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Example Sentences

I was excited to read this section, having grown tired of being surrounded by literature and movies that constantly tout young people as the last remaining hope to save the planet, while bemoaning the older generation’s inefficacy and sadness.

A: The relative danger of drunk walking never fails to surprise; nor, sadly, does the relative inefficacy of chemotherapy.

At that moment the crime and inefficacy of bloodshed, in avenging injuries like his, or any injuries, struck upon his soul.

Let us no less admire the candor with which they relinquished it, upon discovering its irremediable inefficacy.

In the course of my argument I shall show the inefficacy of the confederation.

The countenance of Camilla soon betrayed, to his inquiring eyes, the inefficacy of the Tunbridge journey.

Gentlemen assign as a reason why the embargo should be removed, its inefficacy—that it has not answered the contemplated purpose.

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