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Webster 1913 Edition

Inadequacy

In-ad′e-qua-cy

,
Noun.
[From
Inadequate
.]
The quality or state of being inadequate or insufficient; defectiveness; insufficiency; inadequateness.
The
inadequacy
and consequent inefficacy of the alleged causes.
Dr. T. Dwight.
–
In-ad′e-quate-ly
,
adv.
–
In-ad′e-quate-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition

Inadequacy

INAD'EQUACY

,
Noun.
[from inadequate.] The quality of being unequal or insufficient for a purpose.
The inadequacy and consequent inefficacy
of the alleged causes--
1.
Inequality.
Dr. Price considers this inadequacy of representation as our fundamental grievance.
2.
Incompleteness; defectiveness; as the inadequacy of ideas.

Definition 2024

inadequacy

inadequacy

English

Noun

inadequacy ‎(countable and uncountable, plural inadequacies)

  1. The state of being inadequate.
  2. A shortage of required material.
  3. A lack of competence or ability.

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