inefficiency
Translation
inefficiency
Examples
The company is losing money due to inefficiency.
The company is losing money due to inefficiency.
There are many inefficiencies in the system.
There are many inefficiencies in the system.
Grammar Patterns
inefficiency ((in sth.)) the state of wasting time or energy in a process There are many inefficiencies in the system.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wastefulness, unproductiveness; Antonyms: efficiency, productivity
Etymology
From 'in-' (not) + 'efficiency' (the state of being efficient).
Memory Tips
Like 'ineffective', the 'in-' prefix means 'not'. Think of it as the opposite of 'efficiency'.