Definition

A situation where something is not available or cannot be accessed.

Example

The nonavailability of resources has delayed the project.

Conversation

I wanted to grab dinner with you this weekend, but I heard about the nonavailability of that new restaurant.

Oh really? I was looking forward to trying it out.

Yeah, it seems like they are fully booked for weeks because of the hype.

That's such a bummer! We should find another place instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonavailability → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "availability" (from Latin "valere", meaning to be strong or to be worth). The word "nonavailability" means the state of not being available or not being present.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'availability' relating to being present or accessible — so nonavailability means something is not present.

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