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Inadequate

INAD'EQUATE

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Adj.
[in and adequate. L. adoequatus, from adoequo, to equal.]
1.
Not equal to the purpose; insufficient to effect the object; unequal; as inadequate power, strength, resources.
2.
Not equal to the real state or condition of a thing; not just or in due proportion; partial; incomplete; as inadequate ideas of God, of his perfections, or moral government; an inadequate compensation for services.
3.
Incomplete; defective; not just; as inadequate representation or description.

Definition 2024


inadéquate

inadéquate

See also: inadequate

French

Adjective

inadéquate

  1. feminine singular of inadéquat