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in⋅ad⋅e⋅qua⋅cy

[in-ad-i-kwuh-see]
–noun, plural -cies for 2.
1. Also, in⋅ad⋅e⋅quate⋅ness [in-ad-i-kwit-nis] . the state or condition of being inadequate; insufficiency.
2. something inadequate; defect: The plan has many inadequacies.

Origin:
1780–90; inadequ(ate) + -acy
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Main Entry: in·ad·e·qua·cy
Pronunciation: (')in-'ad-i-kw&-sE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -cies
: the quality or state of being inadequate
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