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nonproficiency

[ non-pruh-fish-uh n-see ]
/ ˌnɒn prəˈfɪʃ ən si /

noun

absence or lack of proficiency.

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Words nearby nonproficiency

nonprescription, nonprint, nonpro, nonproductive, nonprofessional, nonproficiency, nonprofit, nonproliferation, nonproliferation treaty, nonproprietary name, nonprotein nitrogen

Origin of nonproficiency

First recorded in 1585–95; non- + proficiency

OTHER WORDS FROM nonproficiency

non·pro·fi·cient, adjective
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019