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inadequate

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈædəkwɪt/

The English word “inadequate” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Not adequate; lacking in quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.

noun

  1. A person who is inadequate.

Etymology

From in- + adequate.

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