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inadequate

[ in-ad-i-kwit ]

adjective

  1. not good enough for the purpose; inept or unsuitable:

    This old tent they gave us is completely inadequate—it’s equally bad at keeping out both the rain and the bugs!

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  2. not sufficient for the purpose; not enough:

    The set of linens we received was so inadequate, we were asking friends for a loan of napkins and tablecloths.

  3. Psychiatry. ineffectual in response to emotional, social, intellectual, and physical demands in the absence of any obvious mental or physical deficiency.


inadequate

/ ɪˈæɪɪ /

adjective

  1. not adequate; insufficient
  2. not capable or competent; lacking
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܲٱ, adverb
  • ˈܲ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ···ܲٱ· adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of inadequate1

First recorded in 1665–75; in- 3 + adequate
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Ms Perry took her own life after her school, Caversham Primary in Berkshire, was downgraded from "outstanding" to "inadequate".

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She uncovered several issues, including forensic failings, which resulted in an "inadequate" investigation.

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The city’s growth has far outpaced the existing sewage treatment plants, and inadequate and broken facilities spew waste into the river, polluting the water and air in Imperial Beach and other communities near the border.

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Even when authorities have tried to help, she notes, their assistance has often been ill-directed: The American Psychological Assn. has conceded that so-called western psychological methods have proved inadequate in treating Native peoples’ mental health.

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Just last month, Gadkari pointed to poor civil engineering practices - flawed road design, substandard construction and weak management - along with inadequate signage and markings, as key contributors to the alarmingly high road accident rate.

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