inadequate

Word parts

in- + adequate

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈædəkwɪt/

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• Hyphenation: in‧ad‧e‧quate

Adjective

Positive inadequate

Comparative more inadequate

Superlative most inadequate

1. If something is inadequate, there is not enough of it. Something that is inadequate is lacking.

   We have an inadequate amount of food to last us three days.

Related words

• inadequacy
• inadequately