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inadequacy

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in⋅ad⋅e⋅qua⋅cy

  [in-ad-i-kwuh-see]
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–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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in·ad·e·qua·cy   (ĭn-ād'ĭ-kwə-sē)   
n.   pl. in·ad·e·qua·cies

  1. The quality or condition of being inadequate.

  2. An instance of being inadequate; a failing or lack.

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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
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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