Main Entry:incompetency
Pronunciation:-t*n(t)-s*
Function:noun
Date:1611
: INCOMPETENCE
Main Entry:incompetence
Pronunciation:(*)in-*k*m-p*-t*n(t)s
Function:noun
Date:1663
: the state or fact of being incompetent
Main Entry:incompetent
Pronunciation:(*)in-*k*m-p*-t*nt
Function:adjective
Etymology:Middle French incomp*tent, from in- + comp*tent competent
Date:1595
1 : not legally qualified
2 : inadequate to or unsuitable for a particular purpose
3 a : lacking the qualities needed for effective action b : unable to function properly *incompetent heart valves*
incompetent noun
incompetently adverb