inadequacy

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• IPA ^(key): /ɪˈnædɪ(ə)kwəsi/

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Noun

Singular inadequacy

Plural inadequacies

1. (countable & uncountable) The inadequacy of something is the fact of its being not good enough for some purpose.

   The inadequacy of the measuring equipment is thought to be the cause of most of the errors.