Ineffectuality

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnɪˌfɛktʃuˈæləti/

Definitions of ineffectuality

noun lack of effectiveness or the quality of being ineffective

Example Sentences

A1 Her ineffectuality in completing simple tasks frustrated her coworkers.

A2 The student's ineffectuality in understanding basic math concepts led to poor grades.

B1 The manager's ineffectuality in handling conflicts within the team caused tension in the workplace.

B2 The government's ineffectuality in implementing new policies led to public dissatisfaction.

C1 The company's ineffectuality in adapting to market changes resulted in a decline in profits.

C2 The leader's ineffectuality in addressing the needs of the community led to widespread criticism.

Examples of ineffectuality in a Sentence

formal The ineffectuality of the new policy was evident in the lack of progress made towards the company's goals.

informal His constant procrastination only added to the ineffectuality of his efforts to finish the project on time.

slang The team's ineffectuality in the game was so frustrating to watch.

figurative The artist's use of blank canvases symbolized the ineffectuality of trying to erase the past.

Grammatical Forms of ineffectuality

plural

ineffectualities

comparative

more ineffectual

superlative

most ineffectual

present tense

ineffectuality

future tense

will be ineffectual

perfect tense

has been ineffectual

continuous tense

is being ineffectual

singular

ineffectuality

positive degree

ineffectual

infinitive

to be ineffectual

gerund

being ineffectual

participle

ineffectual

Origin and Evolution of ineffectuality

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'ineffectuality' originated from the Latin word 'ineffectualis', which is derived from the combination of 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'effectualis' (meaning 'effective').
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ineffectuality' has retained its original meaning of lacking effectiveness or being ineffective. The word is commonly used in discussions about inefficiency and lack of impact.