How Do You Spell INADEQUATELY?

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈadɪkwətli] (IPA)

The word "inadequately" is spelled with a total of ten letters, but only eight phonemes. The correct phonetic transcription of this word is /ɪnˈædəkwətli/. The "i" letter gives the "ɪ" sound, "n" is pronounced as "n", "a" represents the "æ" sound, "d" is said as "d", "e" doesn't represent any sound, "qu" letters together give the "kw" sound, "a" again for "ə" sound, "t" is pronounced as "t", and finally "ly" is pronounced as "li". Knowing the correct IPA phonetic transcription can really help when spelling challenging words like "inadequately".

INADEQUATELY Meaning and Definition

1. Inadequately is an adverb used to describe a situation or action that lacks the necessary amount or degree of something required, necessary, or desired. It refers to an insufficiency or deficiency in quality, quantity, capability, or performance. When something is done inadequately, it means that it has not been done to a satisfactory or acceptable level.

   Inadequately can also be used to describe a person's or group's actions, skills, or abilities that fall short of meeting the necessary standards or expectations. It suggests that the individual or group is incapable or incompetent in carrying out a task, fulfilling a role, or achieving desired outcomes.

   Furthermore, inadequately can refer to the insufficiency or incompleteness of information, knowledge, or understanding about a particular subject or topic. It signifies a lack of thoroughness, accuracy, or comprehensiveness in one's comprehension or articulation.

   Overall, inadequately denotes a deficiency, insufficiency, or inadequacy in various aspects such as performance, execution, capability, understanding, knowledge, or resources. It implies a lack of proper, appropriate, or desired qualities, quantities, or skills necessary to meet a particular standard or expectation.

Top Common Misspellings for INADEQUATELY *

• inadquately 66.6666666%

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Other Common Misspellings for INADEQUATELY

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Etymology of INADEQUATELY

The word inadequately is derived from the adjective inadequate which means insufficient or not enough. The etymology of inadequate can be traced back to the Latin word inadequatus, which is the past participle of the verb inadequare, meaning to render unsuitable or unequal. The Latin term consists of the prefix in- (meaning not) and the word adequatus, which derives from adaequare (to make equal), composed of ad- (meaning to or towards) and aequare (to make equal). Therefore, inadequately essentially means in an unsuitable or unequal manner or not sufficiently.

Similar spelling words for INADEQUATELY

• inadequacy,
• inadequate,
• inadequateness,
• adequately.