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Inadequacy

//ɪˈnædɪkwəsi// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being inadequate. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate wordnet
  3. 3
    A shortage of required material. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    lack of an adequate quantity or number wordnet
  5. 5
    A lack of competence or ability. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    a lack of competence wordnet

Etymology

From inadequate + -cy or in- + adequacy.

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