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Definition of inadequate adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
2 meanings: 1. not adequate; insufficient 2. not capable or competent; lacking.... Click for more definitions.
The earliest known use of the word inadequate is in the late 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for inadequate is from 1675, in the writing of T. E. inadequate is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: in- prefix4, adequate adj. See etymology.
Inadequate definition: not good enough for the purpose; inept or unsuitable. See examples of INADEQUATE used in a sentence.
inadequate /ɪn ˈ ædɪkwət/ adjective. Britannica Dictionary 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. I felt inadequate to the task.
• Inadequate lighting made it difficult to continue the work after dinner. • The state pension is wholly inadequate-- no one can live on £50 a week. • In the course of things, some drivers already have quit, complaining of long hours, inadequate pay and poor organization. • An inadequate supply of vitamin A can lead to blindness.
INADEQUACY definition: 1. the fact that something is not good enough or is too small in amount: 2. a lack of confidence…. Learn more.
