inadequate

== English == === Alternative forms === inadæquate (archaic) === Etymology === From in- +‎ adequate. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɪnˈædəkwɪt/ Hyphenation: in‧ad‧e‧quate === Adjective === inadequate (comparative more inadequate, superlative most inadequate) Not adequate; lacking in quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose. Synonyms: insufficient, deficient; see also Thesaurus:inadequate For more quotations using this term, see Citations:inadequate. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== inadequacy ==== Translations ==== === Noun === inadequate (plural inadequates) A person who is inadequate.