inadequacy
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inadequacy
- /ɪˈnædɪkwəsi/
- /ɪˈnædəkwəsi/
Where it comes from
From inadequate + -cy or in- + adequacy.
noun inadequacies
- The state of being inadequate. sense of inadequacy
-
A shortage of required material.
Similar: deficiency, insufficiency
-
A lack of competence or ability.
Similar: incompetence, inability, incapability
Translations
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noun state of being inadequate
| Español | inadecuación |
|---|---|
| हिन्दी | अपर्याप्तता aparyāptatā |
| Português | inadequação |
| Deutsch | Unzulänglichkeit |
noun shortage of required material
| हिन्दी | अपर्याप्तता aparyāptatā |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Materialmangel |
noun lack of competence or ability
| Deutsch | Ungenügen, Unzulänglichkeit |
|---|
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@misc{inadequacy_2026,
title = {inadequacy},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/inadequacy},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
