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inadequate

UK/in'ædikwәt/US
IELTSTOEFLB2

Definitions

adj.

Not enough in quantity or quality; insufficient for a particular purpose.

不充分的;不足的;不适当的

n.

A person who is unable to cope or perform adequately.

能力不足的人

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
adeqroot
+
uatconnector
+
esuffix
=inadequate

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The funding was inadequate to complete the entire project.

  • 2.

    His preparation proved inadequate for such a difficult exam.

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