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January 24, 2017 Word of the Day

inadequate /ɪnˈædɪkwət/ adjective
inadequate
/ɪnˈædɪkwət/
adjective
There is inadequate space for the sofa.
There is inadequate space for the sofa.
Definition of INADEQUATE

[more inadequate; most inadequate]

: not enough or not good enough : not adequate

  • These supplies are inadequate to meet our needs.

  • We were given very/woefully/wholly inadequate information.

  • an inadequate leader

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