English Explanatory Dictionary

inadequacy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being inadequate.
  2. A shortage of required material.
  3. A lack of competence or ability.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈnædɪkwəsi/ /ɪˈnædəkwəsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-inadequacy.wav

Word forms

inadequacy inadequacies

Etymology

From inadequate + -cy or in- + adequacy.

Synonyms

deficiency insufficiency incompetence inability incapability

Antonyms

adequacy plenty
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