Also means
inefficiency
Usage Note
Inefficacia is the abstract noun from inefficace (ineffective), used in formal and bureaucratic Italian. Do not confuse with inefficienza (inefficiency, which stresses poor use of resources) — inefficacia stresses failure to achieve results.
Examples
"L'inefficacia del sistema è evidente."
Natural Translation
The ineffectiveness of the system is evident.
Literal Translation
The ineffectiveness of-the system is evident.

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