in-adequacy

noun, plural in·ad·e·qua·cies for 2.

Also, in·ad·e·quate·ness

[in-ad-i-kwit-nis] . the state or condition of being inadequate; insufficiency.

something inadequate; defect: The plan has many inadequacies.

Origin:
1780–90; inadequ(ate) + -acy

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inadequate (ɪnˈædɪkwɪt)

—*adj*
1.	not adequate; insufficient
2.	not capable or competent; lacking

in'adequacy

—n

in'adequately

—*adv*

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