inadequately

Meanings

• Adverb

  Not sufficient or adequate; falling short.

  - "The rain was inadequate to quench the thirst of the parched earth."
  - "His performance in the exam was inadequate."

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Antonyms

adequately

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inadequately
inadequately , unequally , incompetently , inequally

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Variants

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inadequate , inadequately , inadequateness , inadequatenesses

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Etymology

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From in- (not) + adequate (sufficient, adequate)

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Trivia

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1. The word 'inadequate' comes from the Latin word 'adequatus', which means 'equal to' or 'sufficient'.

2. Inadequacy can be found in various fields, such as education, work, and relationships.

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Related Concepts

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1. insufficient: Lacking the necessary amount or quality

2. sufficiency: The state of having enough

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How to Memorize "inadequately"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where something is not enough, like a glass of water that is only half-filled.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of disappointment or frustration when something does not meet your expectations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I'N.A.D.E.Q.U.A.T.E.L.Y. to remember the meaning: Insufficient, Not Adequate, Deficient, Equally inadequate, Unsatisfactory, Adequacy not met, Thwarted Expectations, Lacking Yield.

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