What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
incompetency
Example
The company suffered due to the manager's incompetency. [incompetency: noun]
Example
His incompetency in math made it difficult for him to pass the exam. [incompetency: noun]
incapacity
Example
Due to his incapacity, he was unable to work for several months. [incapacity: noun]
Example
The patient's incapacity to communicate made it difficult for the doctor to diagnose the problem. [incapacity: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Incompetency is more commonly used than incapacity in everyday language, particularly in professional or work-related contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between incompetency and incapacity?
Both incompetency and incapacity are formal words and are typically used in professional or legal contexts.
