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- [in-ad-i-kwuh-see]
- /ɪnˈæd ɪ kwə si/
- /ɪˈnæd.ɪ.kwə.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ad-i-kwuh-see]
- /ɪnˈæd ɪ kwə si/
Definitions of inadequacy word
- noun plural inadequacy Also, inadequateness [in-ad-i-kwit-nis] /ɪnˈæd ɪ kwɪt nɪs/ (Show IPA). the state or condition of being inadequate; insufficiency. 1
- noun plural inadequacy something inadequate; defect: The plan has many inadequacies. 1
- noun inadequacy The state or quality of being inadequate; lack of the quantity or quality required. 1
- noun inadequacy failing, shortcoming 1
- noun inadequacy insufficient amount 1
- variable noun inadequacy The inadequacy of something is the fact that there is not enough of it, or that it is not good enough. 0
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Origin of inadequacy
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; inadequ(ate) + -acy
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Parts of speech for Inadequacy
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inadequacy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inadequacy
noun inadequacy
- flaw — Also called windflaw. a sudden, usually brief windstorm or gust of wind.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- failing — Slang. an embarrassing or humorous mistake, humiliating situation, etc., that is subject to ridicule and given an exaggerated importance: Their app update is a massive fail. the condition or quality resulting from having failed in this way: His online post is full of fail. a person who fails in this way.
- imperfection — an imperfect detail; flaw: a law full of imperfections.
- dearth — If there is a dearth of something, there is not enough of it.
Antonyms for inadequacy
noun inadequacy
- perfection — the state or quality of being or becoming perfect.
- strong point — Bridge. a long suit that contains high cards.
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- abundance — An abundance of something is a large quantity of it.
- plenty — a full or abundant supply or amount: There is plenty of time.
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