inadequacy

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lacking sufficient or normal amount or quality; inadequate.

• Adjective

  Failing to meet a standard or requirement; deficient.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inadequacy
insufficient , adequacy , sufficient

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Variants

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inadequacies , inadequacy

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Etymology

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From Old French inadequacy, from in- 'not' + adequacy 'equality, sufficiency'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'inadequacy' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. Inadequacy is a common feeling experienced by people in various aspects of their lives, including their relationships, careers, and personal appearance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Insufficiency: A related concept to inadequacy, insufficiency refers to the lack of a necessary amount or quality of something.

2. Deficiency: Deficiency is another term closely related to inadequacy, meaning the absence or lack of a normal or required amount of a substance or quality.

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Culture

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Inadequacy is a common theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with personal growth and self-improvement. For instance, it is a major theme in J.D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in the Rye'. Inadequacy can also be found in music, such as in the song 'Inadequate' by LeAnn Rimes.

How to Memorize "inadequacy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale, with inadequacy represented as a weight that is just below the minimum required weight.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word inadequacy with words like 'lacking', 'insufficient', and 'deficient'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym I.N.A.D.E.Q.U.A.C.Y.: 'Inadequate Not Achieving Desired Quality'.

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